NEWSLINEKENYA: Why South Sudan has exploded in violence

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South Sudan rebels on Wednesday claim they were pursuing the government forces outside Malakal town. The rebels also claim the full control of Malakal town, the state capital of the oil-rich Upper Nile state. 21 February 2014 South Sudanese government soldiers. [File] JUBA – 21 February 2014 [Gurtong] -  Speaking to Radio Miraya on Wednesday, the rebels’ Spokesman Lul Ruai:  “I am not sure if there is any fighting inside Malakal town. May be outside Malakal town where our forces are still pursuing the government forces. They are running towards Akoka,” Lul said. Lul claimed that there have been bombings on their forces on Wednesday morning by Ugandan troops. He denied claims by the SPLA that they are involved in looting in the town but he instead said they are peacefully positioning themselves. The rebels’ mouthpiece said fighting escalated on Tuesday after when the SPLA started gunfire on their positions. The rebels claim f...
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‘There is no humanity here,’ says UN officer about South Sudan

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