UN condemns fighting in South Sudan's oil-rich state

JUBA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Wednesday condemned clashes between rebel forces and the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) in South Sudan's northern oil-rich Unity State.

Nicholas Haysom, the special representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, called on the forces of Stephen Buay Rolnyang, the opposition leader and head of the South Sudan People's Movement/Army, and SSPDF to immediately cease hostilities.