`Sporadic` fighting in South Sudan after ceasefire: UN

Fighting has been reported between government and opposition forces in South Sudan after a ceasefire came into effect on Friday, the United Nations said.

New York: Fighting has been reported between government and opposition forces in South Sudan after a ceasefire came into effect on Friday, the United Nations said.

"The UN Mission in South Sudan says that sporadic fighting took place in parts of the country today," UN deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters. He added that some of the battles came after the ceasefire came into effect at 1730 GMT.

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