India, May 25 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday condemned a fresh wave of intercommunal violence in the world's youngest nation, South Sudan, that has left hundreds dead across 28 villages in Jonglei State, according to local authorities.

Three aid workers were among those killed."The reports from Jonglei State are appalling", Michelle Bachelet said of fighting that broke out between 16 and 17 May, forcing thousands to flee their homes.'Recurring pattern'"This recurring pattern of violence, which continues to claim lives in South Sudan, has to stop," she said. "I urge the Government to ensure measures are in place to investigate this violence and to ensure that those responsible are prosecuted, and that victims and t...