Rebel leader denies blame for South Sudan massacre

Name: Rebel leader denies blame for South Sudan massacre
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P150S
Description: Bodies were strewn in the streets of the city of Bentiu, South Sudan, when a U.N. convoy arrived in the aftermath of a massacre of civilians. South Sudan’s foreign minister charged that rebels of the Nuer ethnic group are behind the violence. President Obama called the killings an “abomination” and a betrayal of trust for the South Sudanese people. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 04/23/2014 | 2m 30s

Bodies were strewn in the streets of the city of Bentiu, South Sudan, when a U.N. convoy arrived in the aftermath of a massacre of civilians. South Sudan’s foreign minister charged that rebels of the Nuer ethnic group are behind the violence. President Obama called the killings an “abomination” and a betrayal of trust for the South Sudanese people. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 04/23/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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Rebel leader denies blame for South Sudan massacre

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