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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.
Gunfire broke out at the home of sacked intelligence chief Akol Koor in the South Sudanese capital Juba, with the incident lasting an hour
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.
South Sudan's president has breached a fragile peace deal by appointing his own defence minister.
Martin Elia Lomuro, South Sudan's minister of cabinet affairs, said the decision was taken "to address the challenges that impede the implementation of the peace agreement".
The executions were allegedly in response to a 22 July attack by the South Sudan People's Movement/Army on the Mayom county commissioner, the United Nations said.
Nearly nine million people will need aid this year in South Sudan, according to the UN, as the world's youngest country struggles with a food crisis and rising violence.
South Sudan's National Security Services have made credible threats on some people's lives, causing them to flee the country, according to a UN commission.
Opinion: Somaliland's June parliamentary elections were praised yet again for their strong democratic character. Suhaib Mahamoud asks if this will advance claims to statehood and secure the international recognition sought for three decades.