UN: 20 Peacekeepers held in South Sudan are free

All 20 United Nations peacekeepers held by rebels in South Sudan have been released, the UN has confirmed.

UN: 20 Peacekeepers held in South Sudan are free
Thu, 29 Oct, 2015 - 17:42

All 20 United Nations peacekeepers held by rebels in South Sudan have been released, the UN has confirmed.

However, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the rebels are still holding 12 of the organisation’s contractors.

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