'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
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"Civilians are bearing the brunt of a spike in indiscriminate attacks including aerial bombardments, deliberate killings, abductions and conflict-related sexual violence."
— Volker Türk , Activist
"There's no army in the world that actually fought without civilians being caught in the crossfire."
— Ateny Wek Ateny , Politician
Key People
Ateny Wek Ateny is the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services in South Sudan.
Riek Machar is a former Vice President and leader of the opposition in South Sudan.
Salva Kiir is the President of South Sudan.
Volker Türk is the UN human rights chief.
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Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
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