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[UPDATE] South Sudan : Up To 500 Dead In Military Clashes In Juba

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South Sudan: Hundreds Killed In Army Clashes Hundreds Killed In Sudan Clashes Up to 500 dead in South Sudan clashes: UN UPDATE 7-U.N. told up to 500 killed in South Sudan clashes -diplomats UN: Hundreds estimated killed in South Sudan Thousands flee, US pulls out staff amid rival battles in S.Sudan Hundreds feared killed as rival factions clash in South Sudan Warrap arrests SPLM officials over links to military clashes in Juba Hundreds of people have been killed in clashes between rival army factions in South Sudan's capital. UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous added that another 800 people have been wounded in battles between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and an opposition leader. Between 15,000 and 20,000 people have sought refuge in UN compounds around Juba since the troubles started on Sunday, according to officials. The death toll is based on reports given by Juba hospitals but the UN has not yet confirmed the figure because of new clashes on Tuesday. Security Council president Gerard Araud, France's UN ambassador, would not confirm the toll after the briefing by Mr Ladsous. "There is a heavy toll, it is obvious," he said. "There are dozens and scores of casualties, it is really not a minor incident." Mr Araud added that fighting had also been reported outside of the capital in Pibor, in Jonglei state, which has a history of clashes between rival ethnic groups. Juba remains "extremely tense" and it appeared the clashes were being carried out on ethnic lines, he told the 15-member council. Mr Kiir has accused troops loyal to former vice president Riek Machar of staging a coup attempt in the impoverished nation. The government said 10 key figures including ex-ministers have been arrested, but that Mr Machar was on the run. Mr Kiir is an ethnic Dinka while Mr Machar is a Nuer. UN leader Ban Ki-moon spoke with Mr Kiir on Tuesday and urged him to offer "dialogue" with the opposition. Mr Ban also spoke with the president of neighbouring Uganda, Yoweri Musseveni, about the unrest. The Security Council meeting was called at the request of the US which has ordered non-essential diplomatic staff out of South Sudan. Hundreds killed as rival troops battle in South Sudan UN: Up to 500 Dead in South Sudan Clashes Up to 500 dead in South Sudan clashes: UN UN Chief Urges Calm in South Sudan UN: 400 to 500 estimated killed in South Sudan in fighting 'largely along ethnic ... UN told up to 500 killed in South Sudan clashes: Diplomats 'Hundreds' killed in South Sudan violence South Sudan envoy in Uganda explains Juba situationPublish Date: Dec 17, 2013 UN fears death toll high in South Sudan U.S. Evacuating Embassy, Staff in South Sudan US orders staff out of South Sudan amid unrest Up to 500 killed in South Sudan clashes, UN diplomats told Juba South Sudan 20000 Seeking Refuge UN Security Council calls for end to hostilities in South Sudan Three Days of Violence in South Sudan Leave Scores Dead Over 400 dead in South Sudan clashes after coup claim UN told up to 500 killed in South Sudan clashes - diplomats Hundreds killed as rival troops battle in South Sudan South Sudan facing biggest test in its short history as power struggle turns violent Hundreds Feared Killed in South Sudan Fighting South Sudan Coup Plotters, Video, South Sudan Violence, South Sudan Coup, South Sudan Independence, Sudan South Sudan Conflict, South Sudan Army, South Sudan Coup Attempt, South Sudan News, South Sudan, World News Juba hospital,President Salva Kiir,tanks patrols a street in Juba,Sudan Clashes,South Sudan clashes,unrest-conflict-and-war,Army Clashes,rival battles in S.Sudan,clash in South Sudan,military clashes in Juba,clashes between rival army,rival troops battle in South Sudan,rival factions clash in South Sudan,South Sudan violence,South Sudan Coup,South Sudan Unrest,South Sudan Coup Plotters,Sudan South Sudan Conflict,South Sudan Coup Attempt,South Sudan News,World News