S Sudan oil town offensive halted

South Sudan government troops trying to recapture the oil town of Bentiu from rebels have been forced back amid heavy gunfire, a BBC correspondent says.

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10 years ago

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'Shelling' in South Sudan's oil town

South Sudan accuses rebels of shelling the oil town of Bentiu, in what the UN calls the most serious violence since a ceasefire deal on 1 February.

 

11 years ago

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Oil hunt halted in DR Congo park

The hunt for oil is be halted DR Congo's Virunga Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas, UK-based oil firm Soco and conservation group WWF agree.

 

11 years ago

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S Sudan forces in Bentiu offensive

Government forces in South Sudan advance on the oil town of Bentiu, which was captured by rebels last month.

 

11 years ago

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The aftermath of war in S Sudan town

Aftermath of war in South Sudanese town of Bor

 

11 years ago

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Rebels take key South Sudan town

South Sudanese rebels have taken over the key town of Bor, the military says, as fighting continues after a reported coup attempt.

 

11 years ago

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S Sudan army 'recaptures' key town

South Sudan's government claims its forces have recaptured the key town of Bor days after it was seized by rebels

 

11 years ago

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AUDIO: South Sudan town 'scene of devastation'

The BBC's Mark Lowen reports from the South Sudan town of Bor after the military say they have recaptured it from rebel forces.

 

11 years ago

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Army 'retakes key South Sudan town'

The strategic South Sudan town of Bor has been recaptured from rebel forces, an army spokesman says.

 

11 years ago

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South Sudan rebels control key town

South Sudan's army confirms that the capital of the oil-producing Unity State has fallen to rebels supporting former Vice-President Riek Machar.

 

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