South Sudan: Battle over Control of Oil Hub

The army says it is preparing to launch a major offensive to retake Bentiu, the capital of the oil producing Unity state, that fell into the hands of rebel forces over the weekend.

Oil storage facilities at Bentiu, Unity State, South Sudan.

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