At least 120 such cases recorded against civilians in the capital, Juba, since fighting erupted three weeks ago. Fear of a return of civil war in South Sudan simmers after President Salva Kiir replaces Vice President Riek Machar.
With reports of divisions within both warring camps, the fighting has fragmented the world's youngest country and multiple militia forces now pay no heed to either President Kiir or Vice President Machar.
Heavy shelling of tanks and helicopters kill around 300 people in a fresh wave of violence in South Sudan despite UN calls for peace between rivals factions.
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