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UN says South Sudan seized Heglig oil field illegally

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has criticised South Sudan, saying its seizure of Heglig oil field in Sudan is illegal.

Mr Ban urged the south to withdraw its forces immediately to stop border clashes spiralling into a war.

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