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FILE - In this Thursday, May 18, 2017, file photo, soldiers cheer at a ceremony marking the 34th anniversary of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), attended by President Salva Kiir, in the capital Juba, South Sudan. (AP /Samir Bol)
July 13, 2018, 4:48 am
UN set to impose arms embargo on war-torn South Sudan
Israel, which has forged close ties with country, has been accused of selling guns and surveillance equipment that have helped fuel civil war
By AP
Soldiers of the Sudan People Liberation Army (SPLA) celebrate while standing in trenches in Lelo, outside Malakal, northern South Sudan, on October 16, 2016. (AFP Photo/Albert Gonzalez Farran)
December 1, 2016, 9:14 pm
UN says ‘ethnic cleansing’ under way in South Sudan
World body warns that ‘unprecedented levels of violence and ethnic tension’ setting stage ‘for a repeat’ of Rwanda
By AFP
South Sudanese government forces ride on a vehicle, January 12, 2014. (AP/Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin, File)
September 23, 2016, 7:23 am
High Court hears arguments against spy tech sales to South Sudan
Meretz MK Zandberg behind case to prevent Israeli ‘surveillance weapons’ from being used against political dissidents; details of the trial under gag order
By Judah Ari Gross
In this file photo taken April 14, 2016, government soldiers follow orders to raise their guns during a military parade in Juba, South Sudan. (AP Photo/Justin Lynch, File)
September 10, 2016, 5:49 pm
Israel’s role in South Sudan under scrutiny amid violence
Critics say Netanyahu’s forging of new ties with African countries disregards human rights records of those allies
By Tia Goldenberg and JUSTIN LYNCH
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, left, accompanied by army chief of staff Paul Malong Awan, right, in the capital Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, July 9, 2015. (Jason Patinkin/AP)
July 27, 2016, 8:50 pm
Witnesses say South Sudan soldiers raped dozens near UN camp
United Nations peacekeepers apparently reluctant to intervene; spokesman doesn’t dispute attacks took place
By JASON PATINKIN
South Sudanese government attack helicopters hover over the Checkpoint district of the capital Juba, near the Jebel district which has seen some of the heaviest fighting, on July 11, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / STR)
July 11, 2016, 4:24 pm
As violence rages, Israel warns against South Sudan travel
Security situation forces evacuation of Israeli aid workers amid calls from UN for calm
By TOI staff and AFP
November 4, 2015, 11:09 am
41 said killed in South Sudan plane crash
Witnesses say wreckage from Russian-made cargo plane scattered along east bank of Nile; three survivors reported
By TOI staff
South Sudanese government forces ride on a vehicle, January 12, 2014. (AP/Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin, File)
September 17, 2015, 7:02 pm
At least 85 dead in South Sudan oil tanker blast
Over 100 others suffer burns after truck crashes on road outside capital of Juba, government says
By AFP
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (2ndR) shakes hands with South Sudan former secretary-general of the ruling party Pagan Amum (R), on May 8, 2014 in Nairobi, as South Sudan politicians were freed after their trial for treason was stopped in a move seen as a step towards ending brutal civil war. (photo credit: AFP/PSCU)
May 10, 2014, 5:55 am
US hails South Sudan peace deal, urges swift implementation
Juba’s president, rebel chief reach agreement ending civil war that has wracked world’s youngest country for five months
By AFP
A UN helicopter transporting wounded civilians from Bor, the capital of Jonglei state, arrives at the airport in Juba, South Sudan, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (photo credit: AP/UNMISS)
December 23, 2013, 12:05 pm
Rebels hold key oil town in South Sudan
Although it has yet to engulf capital, fighting threatens to throw world’s newest country into civil war
By AP
December 20, 2013, 4:16 am
Obama deploys small military group to South Sudan
Forty-five personnel sent to world’s newest country to defend American citizens, property
By AP
An IsraAid worker with Sudanese children. (photo credit: courtesy)
December 19, 2013, 11:41 am
Israeli aid workers airlifted from South Sudan
Coup attempt continues as military loses control of key rural town to rebels; at least 500 killed in fighting
By Gavriel Fiske and AP
December 18, 2013, 2:06 am
UN: Hundreds estimated dead in South Sudan violence
President of world’s newest country blames failed coup attempt for deaths of at least 400 people in Juba
By AP
An IsrAID worker with African refugees (photo credit: courtesy)
December 16, 2013, 5:54 pm
Israeli aid workers caught up in South Sudan coup attempt
IsraAID mission reports it is taking shelter until fighting eases as country’s president claims he’s defeated revolt
By Lazar Berman and Yifa Yaakov
The area around Mitzpeh Ramon (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
June 17, 2012, 1:57 pm
Making the desert boom
Rockets reach Mitzpeh Ramon just as Egypt gets ready to vote, plus Rishon Lezionites are watching you
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