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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Person Responsible For The Killing Of 4 Warrap Workers Arrested

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The suspect believed to have murdered 4  workers in Warrap State is now apprehended and he is a soldier, the workers murdered are three foreigners and a local.

The foreigners are three syrians and a local were shot and killed by the gunman in Akon, warrap State..

SSPDF Spokeman Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang confirmed that the culprit has been aprehended and he is one of his "meaning soldier".

For those of you wondering the meaning of SSPDF: The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF), formerly the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), is the army of the Republic of South Sudan.

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai said that the suspect's name is Private Yak Garang Yak from the Tiger Division but he refused to comment on the victims identities. 

“Our security forces went into action, and they were able to arrest the culprit. He was identified as Private Yak Garang Yak Yak. He is an SSPDF soldier from Tiger Division. He is the prime suspect in the killing of four individuals, three foreign nationals and one South Sudanese,” Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai said.

The soldier is being detained at Wunyiik army headquarters of the army third division infantry, Lul noted. 

The question we are asking our self why did he kill those workers, what is his intentions as a SSPDF soldier? 

Maj. Gen. Lul answered and said that his intentions are clear behind the killings but thorough investigation is being conducted..

“As we speak, plans are underway for him to be transported to Juba, and on the same line, the Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, has already initiated paperwork aimed at the formation of an emergency court martial so that the suspect is tried and convicted here in accordance with our national laws as well as the SPLA act 2009,” Lul said.

“The formation of the court martial is the primary responsibility of the Chief of Defense Forces, but it has to be approved by His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of SSPDF,” Maj. Lul Added. 

Quick information about Tiger Division: Also Known as the Presidential Guard (SSPDF Tiger Division). This division located in Juba is an SSPDF elite military unit (Dinka soldiers) and its main task is to protect President Salva Kiir. 



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