SSPDF and Agwelek Forces Capture New Fangak in Jonglei State ‎

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‎ SSPDF Soldier  ‎Government troops from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), backed by the Agwelek militia, have taken control of New Fangak (Phom) in Fangak County, Jonglei State, following a coordinated military offensive against forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the White Army. ‎ ‎Major General Paromi Angui, the SSPDF operations commander and deputy commander of Agwelek forces, confirmed the capture, stating that the operation began on May 12 and resulted in the seizure of both New Fangak town and the Alel area to its south. ‎ ‎According to Gen. Paromi, government forces suffered minimal losses, with one soldier killed and a few others wounded.  ‎ ‎He claimed that the opposition suffered heavier casualties and reported the capture of two SPLA-IO fighters. He also noted that air power and river barges supported the operation. ‎ ‎Eyewitnesses and reports from the ground indicated that several houses were seen burning i...

Fire Outbreak In Aweil East State. Four Confirmed Dead


South Sudan Red Cross confirmed that 4 people died in a fire related incident in two villages of Aweil East State.  
On Sunday it was also confirmed that 40 people died of firestorm in Lol State and this story is a separate one.  
The fire incident of Aweil East is related to the firestorm that claimed over 40 lives in Lol State. Mr.  Peter Kuot who works for the Red Cross said that the firestorm that started in Korok extended to Aweil East.  
Mr. Duot confirmed that “The one of Aweil East is the same disaster that has extended to Aweil East in parts of Mayom Akout and Mangar Akwech. So it has also destroyed houses there. At least four people are confirmed dead and around 20 households destroyed.”
Finally he is calling for humanitarian support for the victims.
More to follow shortly.... 


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