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...

Update: Student shot in Nakasongola Church shooting succumbs to injuries

 



Deng Makhon, the student who was shot today during the violent incident near Nakasongola Church, has tragically passed away. 


Today, a violent shooting unfolded near the national parliament at Nakasongola Church, leaving one student on the brink of death. Deng Makhon, a young man who juggles his studies with being a mobile money exchange vendor, sustained a critical gunshot wound to the chest.


Deng's close friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed the harrowing details of the incident. 


"Amidst protests against the demolition of a nearby church by security agents, chaos erupted, leading to a series of gunshots that got people running for their lifes. Unfortunately, Deng victim the shooting.


Amid protests over a demolished church, chaos erupted, resulting in gunshots that left Deng critically injured. Despite efforts at Giada Military hospital, his injuries proved fatal. 


Deng was a former head prefect at Elite High School in Juba.

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