New Clashes Erupt in South Sudan

Clashes erupted at the weekend between pro- and anti-government forces in Jonglei state, the largest state in South Sudan, officials from both sides said Monday. Fighting was reported in Duk County and in Gadiang, rebel and government officials said. Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) spokesman Philip Aguer said opposition forces attacked a military base at Gadiang on Sunday but were held off by government troops. “Forces of Riek Machar attacked the SPLA position at Gadiang and...

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