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UN Criticizes S. Sudan Leaders Over Famine Response

The United Nations' human rights chief says South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir, and rebel leader Riek Machar do not appear concerned about a possible famine in the country. Navi Pillay told reporters in Juba Wednesday that she was "appalled" after holding separate meetings with the two leaders. She said both men were lukewarm to a U.N. official's call for a "month of tranquility" so people can plant fields and prevent food shortages. Ethnic violence...


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