S Sudan army captures key towns from rebels

[al bupp]

Source: Al Jazeera America

South Sudan's army has captured the key rebel base of Nasir and the northern oil hub of Bentiu following a major offensive against rebel commander Riek Machar and his forces.

Army spokesman Philip Aguer told Al Jazeera the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) recaptured the towns of Nasir and Bentiu from Machar, who has been fighting government forces of President Salva Kiir since mid-December.

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Government troops also moved into the northern oil hub of Bentiu, capital of the oil-rich Unity State and a town that has changed hands several times throughout the conflict.

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Bentiu fell into rebel hands last month, and opposition forces were accused by the Unitied Nations of massacring hundreds of civilians in the town.

Read more: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2014/05/s-sudan-army-captures-key-towns-from-rebels-201454154723807527.html

[okaawhatever]

1. this is good to hear. I wish them luck with retaking their country. nt

[freshwest]

2. Can't happen soon enough. Too much slaughtering going on. n/t