Envoys Head to South Sudan as Fighting Continues

International and regional envoys are heading to South Sudan in an attempt to end violence and instability after a week of fighting between rebels and government troops. Diplomats from the United States and Nigeria go to Juba this week to encourage talks between opposing factions. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on South Sudan leaders Sunday to find a "political means" to address the conflict. He said the continued violence poses a "dangerous...

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