The Southern African Liaison Office

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South Sudan News Briefs 

South Sudan – 30 September 2015

SALO

S. Sudanese army abduct 10 girls in Unity state, rebels claim
A South Sudanese armed opposition official on Wednesday accused pro-government forces of allegedly abducting 10 girls after military offensives in Geer and Kany-gai villages of Leer county in the oil-rich Unity state.
Speaking over satellite phone, James Yoach said the attack contravenes the ceasefire.
Sudan Tribune

S. Sudanese lawmakers to investigate Maridi oil explosion
South Sudan parliament has formed a five-member committee to investigate the oil explosion incident in which nearly 200 people died in Western Equatoria state two weeks ago.
The National Legislative Assembly, after a two hour debate, approved the motion moved by Maridi county MP Justin Joseph Marona to constitute a fact finding committee.
Sudan Tribune