S Sudan rebels claim capture of key oil town

Δημοσιεύθηκε στις 16 Απρ 2014

South Sudanese rebels have seized control of an important town in the oil-producing Unity State. They say they've captured Bentiu - which is close to the oil fields and is known to be a target for groups opposed to the government. Oil production was shut down in the area earlier in the year because of fighting. People from Bentiu have been taking shelter at a UN base. UN peacekeepers also moved 10 oil workers during the recent attack. Several of those workers were injured. Al Jazeera talks to Philip Aguer is the South Sudanese army spokesperson. He says government forces are working to regain control of the city.