The chief of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, Hilde Johnson, has called for an end to fighting.
Speaking to the BBC, Johnson said the humanitarian situation was getting worse.
"Violence has been committed by both sides. Unfortunately, elements on both sides have exploited the situation and have fuelled ethnic tension," Johnson said.
Both sides have agreed to talks in Ethiopia, however the rebels have not agreed to end violence from their side.
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