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South Sudan edging closer to genocide, says UN

Women carry sacks of food distributed on March 4, 2017 in Ganyiel, Panyijiar County in South Sudan. Parts of country are experiencing man-made famine, says UN. PHOTO | AFP

A United Nations report says South Sudan is experiencing ethnic cleansing and edging closer to genocide. 

Findings also included details of armed forces targeting civilians in deliberate attacks and starvation. 

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