UN Human Rights Official Says South Sudan Atrocities ‘a Horror’
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South Sudan’s government and rebels are responsible for “mass atrocities” during the past month’s fighting in the world’s newest nation, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic said.
During a four-day visit to South Sudan, Simonovic said he received reports of mass killings, sexual violence and the use of children in conflict. The worst affected areas were around Juba, the capital, Bor in Jonglei state and Bentiu, capital of oil-rich Unity state, he said in a statement.