This is bbc world news america. Im kathy k. In south sudan the youngest nation faces one of the oldest problems, fighting. And the prospect of civil war. A top aidetie fires after email suggested she created traffic jams as political payback. Can he weather the storm . I am embarrassed and humiliated by the conduct of some of the people on my team. And capturing some of the most amazing tribes before they disappear from the world. One photographer has focused on these extraordinary faces. Welcome, to our viewers on Public Television in the world and around the globe. Less than three years after america helped south sudan become the youngest nation, tonight there are warnings of civil war. Government troops are closing in on a key rebel stronghold and thousands of civilians are filling in panic. The city has been held by rebels for the past two weeks and it has been a strategic hub for the countrys oilproducing region. Our correspondent sent us this report. Knowople in south sudan when
Welcome, to our viewers on Public Television in the world and around the globe. Less than three years after america helped south sudan become the youngest nation, tonight there are warnings of civil war. Government troops are closing in on a key rebel stronghold and thousands of civilians are filling in panic. The city has been held by rebels for the past two weeks and it has been a strategic hub for the countrys oilproducing region. Our correspondent sent us this report. Knowople in south sudan when trouble is coming. They have been running from war for decades. This dusty town is the capital of a state rich in oil and rebel held. These are the soldiers that switched sides and know the wind is changing. Thousands fled here to be safety of the u. N. Compound two weeks ago. You were from became a question of life or death. They came into her home at midnight into our home at midnight. He started shooting. They have food and clean Water Supplies are short. Baby. Is no place for a i am wo
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