South Sudan rebels 'forcibly recruiting civilians' amid humanitarian crisis

South Sudanese soldiers patrol the streets of Juba. The government claims the rebels are arming reluctant civilians as they focus on the capital. Photograph: Samir Bol/AFP/Getty Images

Mark Tran, and David Smith in Cape Town-Thursday 2 January 2014 

Government accuses rebels as fighting overshadows peace talks in Ethiopia and aid agencies warn of looming catastrophe

Aid agencies have warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe inSouth Sudan, where fighting continues in spite of the crisis talks currently under way in neighbouring Ethiopia.

South Sudan Rebels 'Forcibly Recruiting Civilians' Amid Humanitarian Crisis by nelvely