Death of six aid workers sparks debate over blame

The South Sudan government should be held responsible for the killing of six aid workers, rebels said yesterday.

Meanwhile, the government said it was too early to say who was behind Saturday’s ambush, the deadliest single assault on humanitarian staff in a three-year civil war.

The UN said the six were Kenyans and South Sudanese who worked for the non-governmental Grassroots Empowerment and Development Organisation. It called on those in positions of power in South Sudan to stop violence in the area.