President Salva Kiir has called for an end to ethnic violence in the country.
The SPLA has confirmed that there were clashes in Upper Nile yesterday.
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan has urged the government and the armed opposition to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in order to avoid more loss of lives.
Russia has urged the warring parties in South Sudan to stop fighting and bring lasting peace to the country.
The Commissioner of Police in Central Equatoria says forces will guard all churches in Juba during prayers on Christmas Day.
More than 100 girl guides from Central Equatoria are working as volunteers at the Military Hospital in Juba to help during the crisis.