Fighting breaks out in Juba and spreads to Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile States
Thousands are killed, people flee their homes, and aid stocks are looted
15-22 DECEMBER 2013
7 MARCH 2014
First Rains in Juba cause flooding in UN bases
Serious concerns of water-borne disease especially cholera
The number of people displaced by the conflict exceeds 1 million
Many displaced outside South Sudan causing fears of regional refugee crisis
26 MARCH 2014
9 MAY 2014
Salva Kiir and Riek Machar sign an agreement to resolve the crisis
Under increasing international pressure and US-led sanctions bringing hope to an end to the violence
South Sudan Humanitarian Conference in Oslo
Donors pledge an additional USD 600 million amid reports of high famine risk and crimes against humanity
20 MAY 2014
