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Africa- Heavy fighting continued on Wednesday in South Sudan’s oil-rich Upper Nile state, breaking the ceasefire signed by rebels and the government in January.
The Army Spokesperson, Col. Philip Aguer said parts of Upper Nile capital Malakal were under the control of rebels, who were trying to seize the biggest oil fields in the region.
"The rebels are still controlling the southern part of the town, and our forces are on the other side.
"The oil fields remained under government control, there is no fighting there,” he said.
Malakal residents said that the fighting prompted thousands to flee to a UN’s compound or hide in the bush.
Malakal has changed hands several times during the two-month conflict that has killed thousands and drove more than 800,000 people from their homes.
The Army Spokesperson, Col. Philip Aguer said parts of Upper Nile capital Malakal were under the control of rebels, who were trying to seize the biggest oil fields in the region.
"The rebels are still controlling the southern part of the town, and our forces are on the other side.
"The oil fields remained under government control, there is no fighting there,” he said.
Malakal residents said that the fighting prompted thousands to flee to a UN’s compound or hide in the bush.
Malakal has changed hands several times during the two-month conflict that has killed thousands and drove more than 800,000 people from their homes.
