South Sudan: New interactive conflict map highlights urgent need to protect civilians

Headline Title: South Sudan: New interactive conflict map highlights urgent need to protect civilians 16 May 2014 A new interactive map launched by Amnesty International today uses the powerful voices of eyewitnesses and civilians to trace the South Sudan conflict from its origins in Juba in December 2013 up to the present. The map also links to a petition calling on President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Dr Riek Machar to ensure their forces protect civilians and guarantee humanitarian access. “This interactive map tells the story of the conflict through…

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