U.S. warns of all-out civil war in South Sudan

WASHINGTON: The risk of an all-out civil war in South Sudan is growing as violence continues after weeks of deadly conflict, the top U.S. diplomat for Africa warned Thursday.

"Today, tragically, the world's youngest country and undoubtedly one of its most fragile democracies is in danger of shattering," said U.S. Assistant Secretary for Africa Linda Thomas-Greenfield before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. "Each day that the conflict continues, the risk of all-out civil war grows." "There is clear evidence that targeted killings have taken place."