South Sudan Soldiers Accused of Stealing Relief Food

Soldiers believed to be with the South Sudanese army and allied militia stole relief food and killed seven people in an attack on a rebel-held part of Unity state

JUBA, South Sudan—Soldiers believed to be with the South Sudanese army and allied militia stole relief food and killed seven people in an attack on a rebel-held part of Unity state, a local official said Thursday.

Monday’s attack on the village of Dablual forced some 35,000 civilians to flee into the bush and humanitarian workers to evacuate, said John Riek, the head of a local relief commission.

Col. Philip Aguer, the South Sudanese military spokesman, said he was unaware of the attack.

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