Violence in South Sudan is one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, according to a panel of UN human rights experts.
They expressed “concern” and “worry” over ethnic attacks going on outside the capital, Juba.
“This situation in South Sudan is amongst the greatest human rights and humanitarian crises that the world is facing,” Barney Afako, a member of the panel, told reporters in a briefing in the capital.
“The suffering across the country remains immense. South Sudanese women and girls continue to face unspeakable sexual violence,” Mr Afako said.
He urged the government to prioritise peace and end the cycle of violence in the country.
Pope Francis made the same appeal during his historic visit to the country earlier this month, but violence continues to spread.
BBC
