Tensions Rise as SPLA-IO Officers Defect to Government Forces

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  IO defectors and NSS Spokesperson.  ‎South Sudan’s political and military landscape is experiencing renewed tensions after the defection of 463 SPLA-IO personnel to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). The National Security Service (NSS) announced the move, stating that reintegrating the defectors into the government army is essential for stability and peace. ‎ ‎David John Kumuri, NSS spokesman, emphasized the importance of this process, saying, ‎"This reintegration is key to reducing violence and ensuring security across the country." ‎ ‎This marks the third mass defection of SPLA-IO members in recent weeks, following clashes in Nasir, Upper Nile State, last month. The opposition’s spokesperson, Col Lam Paul Gabriel, was unavailable for comment. ‎ ‎Political Uncertainty Deepens ‎The defections come amid heightened political tensions, including the recent house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar, leader of the SPLM/A-IO. His confinement has sparked inter...
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Two (2) Nuer Men Slaughtered In Kakuma 4 (Kakuma Refugee Camp)

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Today the Nuer community in Kakuma Refugee Camp are mourning the loss of 2 energetic men who could have help in the nation-building since most of them had a very bright future ahead of them.

The men were slaughter yesterday night in Kakuma 4, by unknown people in a cold-blooded style. Rumors have it that the men are believed to be working for the government and they are allied to the current South Sudan First Vice President Taban Deng Gai.

The reason for their killing is still unknown but we can only assume that since the Kakuma 4 region is full of supporters Loyal to former South Sudan Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and that might the reason why the two men were murdered.

The Kenyan police and the CID have launched a full investigation into the matter right now seeking for the culprits responsible for the loss of life of those two men.


More to follow shortly………..

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