ICRC Suspends Operations in South Sudan County After Attack

An International Committee of the Red Cross spokesperson says the organization suspended services in South Sudan’s Leer county after its compound came under attack earlier this month. Aid agencies have confirmed reports of continued fighting between government forces and rebels loyal to former vice president Riek Machar in the region.  Mari Mortvedt said the attack by what she calls “unknown armed men” two weeks ago on the ICRC compound violates international humanitarian law and the Cessation...