South Sudan: Independence Day marred by ongoing war crimes and looming famine

Headline Title: South Sudan: Independence Day marred by ongoing war crimes and looming famine 08 July 2014 New evidence is emerging of ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both government and opposition forces in South Sudan, Amnesty International said as the country marks its third Independence Day on 9 July. On a mission to Juba this month, the organization interviewed internally displaced people who described recent atrocities and an imminent humanitarian crisis. Since the conflict began in December 2013, more than 1 million people have been displaced,…

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