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On 16.7.2017. Juba. South Sudan confirms attacks against "anti peace elements" to protect oil areas. South Sudan government has denied violating a declared unilateral ceasefire but admitted launching a military offensive to drive away "anti-peace elements" at the vicinity of oil producing areas in the Upper Nile region.Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth said in a statement broadcast by the state owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation on Friday evening that the government was fighting to protect resources at risk of being disrupted from exploitation by rebel forces.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 03:45
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