Latest reports from South Sudan’s Equatoria and Upper Nile regions
confirms heavy fighting between Kiir and Machar led SPLA forces in the
towns of Nasir and Kajo-Keji counties.
Accusing the government faction, SPLA-IG, of attacking their
position, the deputy spokesman of SPLA(IO) reports that fighting began
at 8Am on Sunday, March 25th, and went on until the time of his report.
The armed opposition believes that the regime governor of Yei River
State, Emmanuel Adil and SPLA IG senior commander of Kaya town held a
meeting on March 17th and gave orders to junior officers to launch an
operation around Kajo-Keji to open up major trade routes to Uganda that
are currently controlled by the SPLA in Opposition.
“This came as a result of a meeting held by the regime’s Governor of
Yei River Emmanuel Adil and the SPLA IG senior officers in Kaya on
17/03/2018.” Col Lam claims.
“Governor Emmanuel Adil and the regime’s forces plan to militarily
engage the SPLA IO along the Keji kaji -panyume (which began today),
Lasu -ombasi, Morobo -lujulo-ombasi, Morobo-panyume- yarebe and
Pakula-yarebe before the next phase of the HLRF in convenes” The deputy
spokesman continues.
The opposition spokesman reiterates that the government troops are
using the border town of Kaya strategically as their launching pad and
also to sustain continued military supply that is sneaked into South
Sudan through Uganda.
The Opposition also reports a similar attack on their position in Sobat state this morning at around 8am.
“In Sobat state, at about 8:00am on 25/03/2018, the regime’s forces
also came out from Nasir and attacked our forces in Dhording and Wichtut
in another set of violations but they were repulsed to Dhording where
the fight is still ongoing.” SPLA(IO) sources alleged.
“This is a clear sign that the regime is not ready for a peaceful
solution to this conflict created by Salva kiir” Lam Paul Gabriel said.
While calling on their forceS to fight only in self-defense, the
SPLA(IO) calls on the peace monitoring bodies, the CTSAMM and UNMISS,
to investigate these incidents immediately.
On the other hand, the government spokesman, Brig. Gen. Lul Ruai
Koang, alleged that the SPLA(IO) in Maiwut and Latjor states have been
ordered by their Cheif of General Staff, Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual, to
move to Buoth along Sudan-South Sudan border to receive supplies and
stage more offenses before the resumption of the Revitalization forum
next month.
“SPLA IO rebels loyal to Riek Machar
and under direct command of Maj. Gen. Khor Chuol Giet had been ordered
by their Chief of General Staff, Simon Gatwech Dual to move to Buoth, a
on South Sudan border with Sudan to receive fresh supplies of
ammunition.” Brig. Lul Ruai Kong states.
“Imminent attacks are expected before or during forthcoming
Revitalisation Talks scheduled for the first of week April 2018. SPLA
calls upon CTSAMM to investigate and verify latest offensive positions
and posture taken by rebels in preparation for all out war.” Lul
continued.
Brigadier Lul’s statement predict more fighting in the coming days, which according to rebel intelligence, his reports may reveal the government plans in advance
Brigadier Lul’s statement predict more fighting in the coming days, which according to rebel intelligence, his reports may reveal the government plans in advance
“Those are clear preparations and indicative of rebels’ intention to
launch coordinated and simultaneous attacks on National Army’s Defensive
positions in the next few days and weeks.” Lul said.
Nyamilepedia was not able to immediately verify these accusations and casualties of the ongoing fighting.
South Sudan’s conflict, which began in December 2013, has continued
to escalate despite many attempts by the region and the international
community to end it
Reports from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, confirmed that the IGAD Council will
meet again today to discuss South Sudan crises, the Revitalization
forum and active of SPLM/A(IO) Chairman, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, in the
peace process
Source Nyamilepedia
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