A decision to switch a local government headquarters stirs anger . `` Earlier today , many of those who sought U.N. protection and stayed overnight left the base to inspect their homes -- a significant number of civilians , mainly women , children and the elderly , remain in the U.N. base and continue to be protected , '' said U.N. spokesman Eduardo Del Buey at U.N. headquarters in New York . The move is seen as an attempt by the ruling party to distance itself from its unpopular predecessor and avoid being accused of political favoritism toward Beijing. South Sudan is the world 's newest country .
A decision to switch a local government headquarters stirs anger . The move is seen as an attempt by the ruling party to distance itself from its unpopular predecessor and avoid being accused of political favoritism toward Beijing. South Sudan is the world 's newest country .