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South Sudan troops 'recapture key oil city of Bentiu'
South Sudanese government forces have recaptured the oil hub of Bentiu from rebels, an army spokesman has told the BBC.
Col Philip Aguer said the final resistance - a tank protecting a bridge to the city - had been overcome at 14:30 local time (11:30 GMT).
The rebels have not commented.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25684758
Col Philip Aguer said the final resistance - a tank protecting a bridge to the city - had been overcome at 14:30 local time (11:30 GMT).
The rebels have not commented.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25684758