Moscow-based Safinat is attempting to flyfive injured personnel from a UN base in Unity state to the capital Juba onWednesday after the serious incident at Unity oilfield on Monday.
Gunmen loyal to rebel leader Riek Macharclaimed this week to have captured Bentiu, capital of the oil-rich state, fromgovernment forces after fierce fighting. This was denied on Tuesday by theadministration of Salva Kiir, although gunfights have continued.
A
