South Sudan: Aftermath of Bor Reveals Widespread Destruction

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Homes, offices and the market have all been reduced to rubble following recent heavy fighting between the South Sudanese army (SPLA) and rebels in Jonglei state capital, Bor.
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The SPLA airlifted 12 journalists in to Bor on Sunday, with pictures showing the extent of the damage to buildings in the market, government offices and homes.

Bor hospital has been looted and the bodies of patients can be seen still lying in wards, according to images broadcast by South Sudan Television (SSTV).

Dead bodies lie on the streets and entire residential areas have been emptied, a local reporter who visited Bor told Sudan Tribune on his return.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201401202077.html

Audio report from the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25806440

[muriel_volestrangler]

1. S Sudan troops 'recapture' key oil town Malakal

The South Sudanese army says it has recaptured the key town of Malakal from rebels, after days of heavy fighting.

Rebel forces staged an attack last week to seize Malakal, the capital of Unity state and the gateway to the oilfields of the Upper Nile region.

The town has already changed hands several times since the conflict broke out between the government and rebels in December.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25814405

Let's hope it's not as devastated as Bor.