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South Sudan peace bid hit by renewed ceasefire violations

South Sudan's army repelled a fresh rebel attack on Monday, the latest battle to rock the country despite a ceasefire aimed at ending a brutal 21-month civil war.

Army spokesman Philip Aguer said rebels attacked government positions close to the key town of Malakal -- capital of Upper Nile state -- early Monday, but the army "repulsed them, and the situation was now calm."

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