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...
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3,500 Refugees Returned To Magwi County From Uganda Refugee Camps

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The County of Magwi Eastern Equatoria State today received 3,500 refugees who have decided to returned back home from Uganda refugee camps, a relief official said.

The returnees joined their families in Mugali, Nimule and Magwi a relief coordinator in the county said.

He further said that the are in need of food and non food items and calls for the humanitarian aid immediately. 

 “If there is any kind of food distribution for some few months to those who returned will help them. Seeds distribution also should be early,”-He said. 

One of the returnees called Santa Abalo said that: “we returned because the condition is worse there. What forced us to come is the issue of hunger. My children are hungry.”

She further said that: “we need help because we don’t have shelters. We only depend on relatives,”-Santa Abalo. 

Eastern Equatoria Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, Chairperson Mr. John Okuma said that: “people are coming back home because of the relative peace which the peace agreement has provided. As government together with partners, we have to make sure that schools are renovated, and other services are provided to them,” he said.

Last week Radiotamazuj reported that refugees in Uganda Refugee Camps are not being offered opportunities. 

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