Global Week in Review: Tens of Thousands Killed in South Sudan Conflict

Plus, three people killed in a hostage crisis in Sydney.

Thousands Die in South Sudan Conflict, UN Reports - Three people were killed in a hostage crisis in Sydney, plus more global news. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege_) In South Sudan, war and violence over the past year has led to the tragic deaths of tens of thousands, and 1.9 million individuals have been displaced from their homes because of the conflicts. "The people of South Sudan are living in a tinderbox, with emotions high, an abundant flow of weapons and with both sides recruiting fighters, often forcefully and including children," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said, according to Al Jazeera. (Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

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Thousands Die in South Sudan Conflict, UN Reports - Three people were killed in a hostage crisis in Sydney, plus more global news. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege_) In South Sudan, war and violence over the past year has led to the tragic deaths of tens of thousands, and 1.9 million individuals have been displaced from their homes because of the conflicts. "The people of South Sudan are living in a tinderbox, with emotions high, an abundant flow of weapons and with both sides recruiting fighters, often forcefully and including children," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said, according to Al Jazeera. (Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Sydney: Three People Killed, Including Gunman - After a 16-hour hostage crisis, a 34-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were killed at a downtown café in Sydney early Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. The gunman was also shot dead during a standoff with Sydney police.  (Photo: AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

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Sydney: Three People Killed, Including Gunman - After a 16-hour hostage crisis, a 34-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were killed at a downtown café in Sydney early Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. The gunman was also shot dead during a standoff with Sydney police.  (Photo: AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

Intervention - In response to reports of human rights abuses by M23 in and around the eastern Congolese city of Goma, the U.N. security council renewed the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in the Congo (Monusco) and approved the creation of a 3,000-strong "intervention brigade."  (Photo: REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri)

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Congo President Calls for UN to Withdraw From Country - Congo’s President Joseph Kabila called on the United Nations Monday to start withdrawing from their 15-year peacekeeping mission in the country, AP reports. President Kabila says despite there still being  rebel groups in the region attacking civilians, that it “does not justify keeping a contingent of 20,000 men on our soil.” (Photo: REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri)

Liberia Elections Postponed Due to Health Risks - Senatorial elections in Liberia have been postponed until the end of the week by officials who are concerned with the credibility of the results, Associated Press reports. They are also concerned that large gatherings at polling stations could create a situation in which Ebola could spread. There have been more than 3,200 deaths in the country because of the virus.   (Photo: REUTERS/James Giahyue/Landov)

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Liberia Elections Postponed Due to Health Risks - Senatorial elections in Liberia have been postponed until the end of the week by officials who are concerned with the credibility of the results, Associated Press reports. They are also concerned that large gatherings at polling stations could create a situation in which Ebola could spread. There have been more than 3,200 deaths in the country because of the virus.   (Photo: REUTERS/James Giahyue/Landov)

Haiti Protests for Elections and for PM to Resign - On Saturday, anti-government protests continued in the capital of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, that call for the resignation of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and Haiti's President Michel Martelly. Citizens also are urging that elections be green-lighted amid several delays, AP reports. (Photo: AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

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Haiti Protests for Elections and for PM to Resign - On Saturday, anti-government protests continued in the capital of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, that call for the resignation of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and Haiti's President Michel Martelly. Citizens also are urging that elections be green-lighted amid several delays, AP reports. (Photo: AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

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Jamaica's Truth Commission Hears From Citizens Who Say Civil Rights Were Violated - Jamaica's truth commission has been hearing testimony this past month from individuals who say their civil rights were violated by police and military officials during a security operation that looked to track down Christopher "Dudas" Coke, leader of the Shower Posse gang, a feared organization.  (Photo: AP Photo/David McFadden)

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Jamaica's Truth Commission Hears From Citizens Who Say Civil Rights Were Violated - Jamaica's truth commission has been hearing testimony this past month from individuals who say their civil rights were violated by police and military officials during a security operation that looked to track down Christopher "Dudas" Coke, leader of the Shower Posse gang, a feared organization.  (Photo: AP Photo/David McFadden)

Three Poachers Killed by Park Rangers - The Kurger National Park in South Africa continues to crack down on the killing of rhinos. Three poachers were killed this past week by rangers who work at the reserve. This past year, 1,000 rhinos have been killed, the Associated Press reports.  (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Three Poachers Killed by Park Rangers - The Kurger National Park in South Africa continues to crack down on the killing of rhinos. Three poachers were killed this past week by rangers who work at the reserve. This past year, 1,000 rhinos have been killed, the Associated Press reports.  (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)