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Tens of thousands face starvation in South Sudan, aid agencies warned, as fighting continues despite a peace deal signed six months ago meant to end civil war. Nearly seven million people or two-thirds of the country face extreme hunger, the government and UN agencies said. "The food security situation continues to deteriorate," said Isaiah Chol Aruai, chairman of the National Bureau of Statistics, as he released the latest round of mind-boggling food assessments. A brutal conflict flared up, often fought along tribal lines, characterized by massacres of civilians, rape and looting. Pray that the people will hope in the unfailing love of God. Pray that the Lord will deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine (The Bible, Psalm 33:18,19).