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South Sudan army in fresh accusations of attacking civilians

Sudanese Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers. A catholic clergy based is accusing the army deployed in the Yei region of assaulting innocent civilians and once again destroying trust and confidence between the troops and area residents. PHOTO | FILE

By  JOSEPH ODUHA

South Sudan's army is once again in the spotlight for alleged mistreatment and harassment of civilians in Yei River State in Central Equatoria.

A catholic clergy based in  southwest town of Yei town is accusing the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA)deployed in the region of assaulting innocent civilians and once again destroying trust and confidence between the troops and area residents.

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