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Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C

Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C

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A historic trial is underway in Sweden. Two European executives of a Swedish oil company are accused of aiding and abetting war crimes in South Sudan. George Tai, whose family was killed in the so-called “oil wars”, hopes the case will set a legal precedent. BBC Eye investigates the legacy of oil in South Sudan: from violence to pollution and asks who should be held responsible?

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Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C

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