Unrest among South Sudan forces spreads beyond Juba
Clashes within the Sudan People’s Liberation Army spread beyond the capital Juba to bases in at least two other areas, sources said on Tuesday.Fighting broke out in Pibor between Dinka and Nuer soldiers, causing an unknown number of soldiers.In the course of events Lou Nuer soldiers belonging to the SPLA force in the area were expelled from Pibor, a local priest told Radio Tamazuj. The Lou Nuer soldiers are reported to have gone off to join another battalion in Gumuruk, about 32 kilometers away from Pibor.Internal divisions in SPLA in this area could potentially affect the ability of the government to battle the David Yau Yau militia, which is active in eastern Jonglei State.Similar clashes were reported at the 2nd Division Headquarters at Mogiri, which is located on the Bor-Juba road about 10 miles from the capital.Although details are unconfirmed, some casualties are reported, including an Officer with the rank of Captain.File photo
Clashes within the Sudan People’s Liberation Army spread beyond the capital Juba to bases in at least two other areas, sources said on Tuesday.
Fighting broke out in Pibor between Dinka and Nuer soldiers, causing an unknown number of soldiers.
In the course of events Lou Nuer soldiers belonging to the SPLA force in the area were expelled from Pibor, a local priest told Radio Tamazuj.
The Lou Nuer soldiers are reported to have gone off to join another battalion in Gumuruk, about 32 kilometers away from Pibor.
Internal divisions in SPLA in this area could potentially affect the ability of the government to battle the David Yau Yau militia, which is active in eastern Jonglei State.
Similar clashes were reported at the 2nd Division Headquarters at Mogiri, which is located on the Bor-Juba road about 10 miles from the capital.
Although details are unconfirmed, some casualties are reported, including an Officer with the rank of Captain.
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