Thousands Flee Escalating Conflict in S. Sudan's Unity State

The U.N. human rights office says civilians are bearing the brunt of renewed fighting this month in South Sudan’s strategic, oil-rich Unity State.  The agency says thousands of people have been fleeing to escape attacks by government and opposition forces.   The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights says it is alarmed by escalating violence involving government and opposition forces in Unity state.   Since fighting erupted at the end of April, the agency...

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