South Sudan Army Says It Retakes Key State Capital

South Sudan's army says it has retaken a key state capital from rebels.Army spokesman Philip Aguer tells VOA that the army recaptured Bentiu, the capital of oil-producing Unity State, at 2:30 Friday afternoon, local time.There has been been no independent confirmation of the report.Aguer also said government forces are now marching on Bor, the rebel-held capital of Jonglei state.More than 1,000 people have been killed in South Sudan since fighting between supporters of President Salva...

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