Rebels seize Bentiu as South Sudan turmoil deepens
Rebel forces loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar seize Bentiu the capital of Unity state raising fears of full civil war. Government spokesman Col. Philip Agner says Bentiu is not in government hands while fighting spreads to oil fields and Jonglei clashes persist. The UN evacuates noncritical staff from Juba amid civilian sheltering.
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