South Sudan rebels hold 16 UN peacekeepers

Rebels in South Sudan have seized UN river barges they suspect were transporting weapons for government troops, and are holding 16 peacekeepers.

South Sudan rebels hold 16 UN peacekeepers

Rebels in South Sudan have seized UN river barges they suspect were transporting weapons for government troops, and are holding 16 peacekeepers.

The barges were taken along the White Nile in a disputed area in the volatile state of Upper Nile.

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