South Sudanese Soldiers, Allies Accused of War Crimes

An international rights group has accused South Sudanese government forces and allied fighters of civilian killings, rapes, and destruction of property during a military operation in Unity State. Human Rights Watch said in a statement Wednesday that the alleged attacks on civilians between April and June of 2015 amount to war crimes, and the killings and rapes may also constitute crimes against humanity. In a report issued Wednesday, Human Rights Watch details the findings of more than...

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