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By Editorial,
Fears that South Sudan – the world’s youngest nation – could plunge into a full-blown civil war have intensified as fighting continues in Jonglei state, north-east of the capital, Juba.
Government forces are trying to retake territory from those loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar, who has been suspended from his post after being accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva Kiir. Mr. Machar is currently on trial in Juba, on charges of murder, treason and crimes against humanity, which he and his Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army In Opposition party, deny. END