South Sudan - 30 September 2015

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