South Sudan Jonglei Attack By Athor Rebels 'Killed 200' -- BBCSome 200 people were killed in a "massacre" in south Sudan last week, officials say.
Most of the dead were civilians, including children and others chased into a river by rebels, a minister said.
Previous estimates said that about 100 people had died when fighters loyal to rebel leader George Athor attacked.
The deaths come as the region prepares for independence from the north after last month's referendum.
Some 99% of people voted to secede from the north.
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