20 May 2013
SPLA spokesperson Col. Philip Aguer confirmed the capturing of Boma town from the rebel group in eastern part of Jonglei state on Sunday adding that only 12 soldiers were wounded in the battle.[Gurtong | File]
At least 20 rebels and four Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers have been killed in a tense battle leading to the recapture of Boma town from the David Yau Yau led rebels, army spokesperson has confirmed.
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29 Killed In South Sudan Cattle Raid

At least 29 people were killed when cattle raiders from a South Sudanese minority group opened fire on members of another minority in a village in Upper Nile state, a local official said Sunday.
20 May 2013
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Church Bans Mini-Skirts, Tight Trousers

Christians march during a church service in Torit. Christians are not barred from wearing dresses of their choice but they should select decent ones when receiving the Holy Communion. [Peter Lokale Nakimangole]
A Catholic Church in Eastern Equatoria State has started enforcing a strict dress code for all worshippers wishing to receive the Holy Communion from the church.
19 May 2013
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Pibor County Displaced Families Arrive In Bor

A section of the families camping in Bor as they wait for humanitarian assistance. [Jacob Achiek Jok]
About 19 families have arrived in Bor town after they escaped the ongoing violent conflict in Pibor County and are now seeking humanitarian assistance.
19 May 2013
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Regional Force Boosts Troop Numbers In Central African Republic

African military chiefs agreed on Saturday to more than double the size of a regional peacekeeping force deployed in Central African Republic, where authorities have struggled to contain violence after a rebel takeover.
19 May 2013
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