Top Opposition General Joins Government Forces in South Sudan

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‎A senior opposition army officer has left his group and joined the government army in South Sudan. Brigadier General Adnan Alex Boboya, who was part of the SPLA-IO (the main opposition army), said he has decided to support peace and work with the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), which is the national army. ‎ ‎Speaking in Yei River County, Gen. Boboya said, “I am doing this for the good of my people and my country. It is time for peace. We, as soldiers, should protect our communities, not fight them.” ‎ ‎Government army leaders welcomed him and encouraged other opposition fighters to stop fighting and talk about peace. ‎ ‎This comes just days after over 600 SPLA-IO soldiers also joined the government side. ‎ ‎But some people are worried that these changes could cause more problems for the peace agreement signed in 2018 between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.  ‎ ‎There are also reports that Riek Machar is being kept at home and not allowed to move...
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Imatong State Rebel Officer Arrested

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The rebel commander under the leadership of Dr. Riek Machar was  caught in Imatong state. Mr. Oharanya who is also commanding the Torit and Magwi areas.

The Rebel Commander Mr. Aharanya  located in Imatong state, has admitted that he is willing to join the government in developing the country he further added that “Though my mind was already made up to return home, I was already leaving the rebel base and headed to Ayaci on November 6 2017 but on my way, I was caught and arrested and taken to Magwi SPLA Headquarters where I was arrested, investigated and later transferred to Torit. I am ready to work with the government. Outside there where I have left, life is terrible. Hunger among difficult things," This is the message from Mr. Oharanya to Journalist in State Mansion in Torit.


Governor Tobiolo Alberio Oromo told the Press that he instructed the army Commander in Torit to immediately transfer the captive to Juba.

Aharanya said that most of the rebel soldiers are ready and willing to join the government but are awaiting orders from their leader, Dr. Riak Machar to leave the bush.

Brig.Aharanya left the government in July 2017 while he was a Wildlife Officer with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He said his decision to return and choose to stay with the government is final.

More to follow shortly. 

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