At least 120,000' flee fighting in South Sudan

At least 120,000 people have fled their homes South Sudan over the past fortnight of clashes, the United Nations said, as it urgently requested £100 million from donors to cope with the humanitarian crisis. 

 
Thousands have fled their homes amid the fighting, the UN said as it appealed for aid donations. Credit: Reuters

The appeal came as the government of the world's newest country said it had agreed to a ceasefire.