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...

SSPDF Soldier Who Killed 3 Syrians And A National Said, 'I Killed Them Because They Pay Me Only 1,000SSP Per Day' And No Medical Insurance


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The prosecution team in the case of the rogue Soldier who Killed three foreigners and a national have been given a one week by the court martial to conduct Pre-Investigation at the crime scene. 

During the case hearing, the head of the persecution team led by Lt. Col. Andrew Yak Nyok, which Private Yak attested the killing of the three foreigners and the national was killed by a stray bullet. 

Private Yak, said that he killed the three syrians because they were forcing him to work in a poor condition and little pay. 

The private also confirmed that the foreigners use to pay him a wage of 1,000SSP daily and that it could not cater for his needs due to high demand of cost of living. 

He also stated that the foreigners and it's company denied him and his family the medical covers which he needed so much. 

Private Yak, also said that he didn't killed the fourth victim because he wanted him to survive and send a message to the others but unfortunately the fourth victim succumbed to his injuries. 

The prosecution team after hearing the testimony asked the court to grant them two weeks to visit the crime scene and collect evidence but the court instead opted to grant them only one week. 

“To conduct pre-investigation at the spot or crime scene for the formant, potential witnesses, and other crime material exhibits as we shall be waiting for possible facilitation to the scene site from South Sudan`s People's Defense Forces (SSPDF),” said Lt. Col. Andrew Yak Nyok.




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