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South Sudan refutes allegations of war crimes

Jane Ayeko-KümmethOctober 30, 2015

A report released by the African Union earlier this week said the government and rebels in South Sudan committed war crimes, including forced cannibalism, mutiliation of bodies, and other human rights abuses.

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