Fears of civil war as violence spreads in South Sudan

JUBA: The United Nations (UN) warned on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) that violence was spreading in South Sudan, as fierce fighting in the world’s youngest nation prompted the United States (US) to evacuate Americans and other foreigners.

Britain also pulled embassy staff out of the strife-torn nation and Washington said further evacuation flights could follow as fears rise the country, which became independent from Sudan in 2011, could slide back into civil war.