South Sudan soldiers’ trial resumes

The trial of 13 South Sudanese soldiers accused of raping foreign aid workers and killing a local journalist resumes at a military court in the capital, Juba, today.

The attack took place in a hotel in the city last year during fighting between the army and rebels.

If found guilty the men face jail terms of up to 14 years.

A BBC correspondent says the case is a major test of the justice system in South Sudan, the world’s youngest country.

The UN and human rights groups have criticised the authorities for not doing enough to tackle the problem of sexual violence. BBC