Peace talks between South Sudan’s warring parties will not recommence next month despite pleas by the international community to President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar.
The setback comes amid a cycle of extreme violence including mass rape of women and children, the forced recruitment of child soldiers, and impending famine.
Shona Murray spoke to the UN head of mission in South Sudan, Toby Lanzer.
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He gave his reaction to the breakdown of talks:
