U.N. report details abuses committed against civilians in Equatoria, South Sudan
By Reuters
25 October 2018 |
12:02 pm
A new United Nations report details abuses being committed against civilians in South Sudan's Western Equatoria region, following fighting in the region this year. The study indicates that abductions, forced child soldier recruits and sexual slavery of girls were perpetrated by both government and rebel forces.
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