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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17 Year Old Boy Shot By National Security Officer In Bor

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A rogue National Security Officer Shot a 17 year old boy in Bor during the celebration of the SPLA day.  
Atong Kuol Manyang, The Jonglei State Minister Of information said that “According to the report we got, the soldier was under the influence of Bangi/Marijuana.” 
According to the State Minister Of Information the officer was heavy intoxicated with bang and alcohol.
The confrontation started when the officer spotted the kid putting on a unique cap which can change it colors when exposed to sunlight.  
The uncle of the kid said that “He asked the boy why he was putting on such a cap, the boy wondered why he could not wear such a cap. He told the officer it is just a normal cap. But the soldier took the cap from the boy’s head, and walked away.” 
The uncle further said that “The boys followed him, trying to persuade him to forgive them and return the cap, but he immediately turn around and shot one of the boys on the leg.” 
The wounded boy is currently under medication in Bor Civil Hospital. The officer is also under arrest as he awaits to be arraign in the Court as the State Information Minister confirms “The person who shot him was an officer of the National security and the step that was taken by the government yesterday -immediately after the incident was to arrest him, and hand the matter over to the police.” 

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  1. Unknown18 May 2019 at 08:43

    He must held accountable!... In order to cut those hands of national security of looting people!

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  2. Unknown18 May 2019 at 08:45

    He must held accountable! In order to cut those horns of national security of looting people.

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  3. Securability Protection25 July 2019 at 02:43

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