Unity State Hit By Sudan's Planes, Says Military

April 23 2012

South Sudan

Warplanes from Sudan have bombed two villages in South Sudan's Unity state, says a southern official cited by the Sudan Tribune.

On Monday morning, Sudanese MiG-29 fighters bombed the state capital of Bentiu and nearby Rubkotna, according to the deputy director of military intelligence, reported Al Jazeera (Qatar).

A fighter was seen dropping two bombs near a river bridge between Bentiu and Rubkona.

At least three civilians were reported killed, although that number could...

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