South Sudan 's Council of Ministers calls for humanitarian aid . The declaration came Wednesday during a council meeting led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit , according to a posting Thursday on the government 's website . At least 50,000 people have reportedly fled violence in the state . Competition over scarce resources continues . The troubled nation became independent in July .
South Sudan 's Council of Ministers calls for humanitarian aid . At least 50,000 people have reportedly fled violence in the state . Competition over scarce resources continues . The troubled nation became independent in July .