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US sanctions two South Sudanese firms over graft

South Sudanese businessman Benjamin Bol Mel

South Sudanese businessman Benjamin Bol Mel whose two companies have been sanctioned by the US over graft allegations. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

By  DAVID MAYEN

Juba  

The United States Department of Treasury on Thursday sanctioned two companies owned by a prominent South Sudanese businessman.

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