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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Rebel Group, SPLM-IO Pondering On Next Move After Stalemate Over The Firing Of Their Own Defence Minister

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Dr. Riek Machar And President Kiir 


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South Sudan People's Liberation Movement In Opposition "SPLM-IO" officials met and discussed ways forward after they had a "stalemate" with the government over the dismissal of their very own Defence Minister.


The move by President Kiir to "fire" SPLM-IO Defence Minister prompted "SPLM-IO to have the crucial meeting on ways forward since the "president" blatantly breached a peace agreement. 


SPLM-IO Defence Minister was sacked and also the Interior Minister was also dismissed triggering a disputes between the two parties. 


Anonymously speaking to the media SPLM-IO senior member said that: “The meeting of the SPLM Political Bureau took place in Juba after the swearing of the new defense minister. The meeting discussed the violation of the peace agreement,” SPLM-IO senior Official said. 


 “The SPLM-IO reaffirmed its position on the unilateral decision by the president to remove the defense minister and swap the two ministries. It is a violation of the peace agreement. So the SPLM-IO calls for the reinstatement of the defense minister and revocation of the decision swapping the ministries.” SPLM-IO senior Official said.


The Peace Agreement is in "Jeopardy" because of the stalemate over the Defence Ministry position. SPLM-IO senior Official said. 


 “We are now changing our strategy from just issuing statements to a diplomatic and political move. There are ongoing initiatives for interventions into the matter and find an amicable solution to the issue,” SPLM-IO SENIOR OFFICIAL said.


“The security arrangements should be fully implemented; the refugees should be repatriated and legal frameworks for the elections need to be in place. Also, we need freedom for the political parties,” he concluded.



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