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...

14 People Killed In Uror and Duk Counties Of Jonglei State


14 people were killed and 16 others in separate attacks in Duk and Uror Counties of Jonglei State, local officials said. 

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Speaking to the media Uror County Commissioner Hon. Machot Gatluak Kenyak said that armed youth groups launch attacks in several parts of the counties. 

“On Friday, there were different incidents. In Motot Payam, the gunmen killed four people at 9 pm. In Karam Payam, five people were killed and eight injured at 11 pm, while in Pulchuol Payam, unspecified herds of cattle were raided. In the Tiam area, five children, including four girls, were abducted in an attack on Friday at 5 pm,” Machot said. “Also, in neighbouring Duk County, at least five people were killed and eight injured.”

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The Lawmaker representing Duk County said that attacks were carried in Panyang Payam leaving at least 5 people dead and 8 injured. 

“Those attackers are loitering around the bushes, so we want the national government to intervene."

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The officials are laying fingers to the armed youths from GPAA Greater Pibor Administrative Area for carrying out the attacks. 

Another Lou Nuer local Official confirmed the incidents and said that they were pursuing the attackers in a bid to recover stolen cattles.

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GPAA local officials denied knowledge of Pibor Youth involvement in such attacks in parts of Jonglei State. 


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