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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PRESIDENT KIIR AND UNITED NATIONS 'UN' PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT TO THE RETURNEES AND REFUGEES FROM SUDAN

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President Kiir and the Humanitarians team 


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President Kiir pledges his full support to the victims of the violence in Sudan, returnees and refugees too. 


South Sudan Government and the United Nations 'UN' agreed to work hand in hand in solving the looming humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as huge number of people are continuing to flee the violence in Sudan. 


Humanitarian Minister and UN Chief in South Sudan on Wednesday briefed President Kiir on the influx of returnees and refugees into South Sudan and their living conditions at the border areas.


United Nations 'UN'Chief Mr. Nicolas Haysom while addressing the media said that, he applauded South Sudan for being generous and welcoming all the people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. 


Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino Akol Atak says President Kiir has pledged full support to the returnees and refugees entering the country from Sudan.


Akol says they are now creating temporary transit centers for the returnees, before transporting them to their States of origin.

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