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| S Sudan evacuation planes 'fired on' | |
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| At least two US evacuation flights from South Sudan have been fired on, causing some injuries, say reports from Uganda, where the planes landed. | |
| The aircraft were attacked on the way to Bor, which is occupied by forces loyal to former Vice-President Riek Machar, Ugandan officials say. | |
| South Sudan has been in turmoil since President Salva Kiir accused Mr Machar a week ago of attempting a coup. | |
| At least 500 people have been killed in clashes. | |
| The Sudanese army is trying to retake Bor, the capital of eastern Jonglei state, one of the most volatile regions in South Sudan. | |
| Troops backed by helicopter gunships were advancing on the town, army spokesman Philip Aguer told the French AFP news agency. |