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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‎SSPDF Recaptures Nasir Without Resistance, Army Chief Visits Troops

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Gen. Paul Nang Majok, Army Chief. 


‎South Sudan’s national army, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), has successfully retaken control of the strategic town of Nasir without encountering resistance, marking a significant shift in the ongoing security crisis in Upper Nile State.

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‎General Paul Nang Majok, the Chief of Defense Forces, made a high profile visit to the town shortly after its recapture. His visit aimed to boost troop morale and signal the government’s firm commitment to stabilizing areas previously overrun by armed youth militias.

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‎Nasir, located near the Ethiopian border, had been under the control of the White Army a loosely organized group of armed Nuer youth since early March. The occupation followed intense clashes that resulted in the killing of Gen. David Majur Dak, the local SSPDF commander.

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‎According to military sources, the White Army withdrew from Nasir before the army’s arrival, allowing the SSPDF to retake the town without combat. 

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‎However, reports indicate that prior to reaching Nasir, government forces faced ambush attempts and responded with airstrikes, particularly in Thuluc village, where 17 people were reportedly killed.

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‎The recapture of Nasir comes amid increased political tension in Juba. First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar remains under house arrest after accusations that he supported the White Army's advance claims his SPLM-IO party has strongly denied.

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‎Nasir holds symbolic importance in South Sudan’s history, being the birthplace of the 1991 Nasir Declaration that split the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement. 

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‎Its recapture is seen as a strategic victory for the Kiir administration, but fears remain that violence could flare up again if peace efforts do not gain momentum.

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‎Local residents are calling for urgent humanitarian aid and protection as the town returns to government hands. 

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‎Community leaders warn that unless the root causes of youth militarization and political division are addressed, the cycle of conflict will continue.

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