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South Sudan's UN envoy said parties haven't implemented a 'critical mass' of the needed steps for free and fair elections in the troubled African country.
South Sudan has been urged to prepare for elections in the country by the United Nations and United States, who have warned that they failing to meet key electoral benchmarks.
The United Nations opposes a plan by South Sudan's government to move to elections if warring parties are unable to mollify.
Gunfire broke out at the home of sacked intelligence chief Akol Koor in the South Sudanese capital Juba, with the incident lasting an hour
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The outgoing top UN figure in South Sudan believes that, with 'good governance' and an end to corruption, the nation could achieve economic prosperity.
Over 700,000 people have been affected by devastated by flooding across South Sudan, with the number continuing to rise.
The United Nations warned South Sudan that they must prepare for a 'make or break year' when it comes to securing peace between warring sides and holding elections.
An uptick in violence in South Sudan, largely taking place from June onwards, has raised concerns that the country's fragile peace process will falter ahead of next year's elections.
The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence.
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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan has said he is committed to a transitional period and free elections to end the ongoing war in Sudan