Key Kosovo witness at UN war crimes trial pleads guilty to contempt of court

26 August 2011 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan said today it has begun sending troops and civilian experts to Jonglei state to help deter violence and foster reconciliation in the wake of recent ethnic clashes that have left at least 600 people dead. The fighting that began over a week ago between the Murle and Lou Nuer communities has also reportedly left 1,000 people wounded and led to the theft of tens of thousands of cattle. Peacekeepers from the UN Mission in .... [More]