A senior South Sudanese army official was killed in an ambush near the rebel-held town of Bor. The general is thought to have been involved in the advance of government troops on Bor, with fighting continuing for the control of the town.
Talks between the two sides have stalled after the government said it would not accept pre-conditions to talks, as the rebels have demanded the release of what they say are political prisoners.
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