Video Showing Over 1,000 SPLA-IO Fighters Defect to SSPDF in Ayod County

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Ayod County, Jonglei State More than one thousand armed youth affiliated with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) have defected to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Ayod County, Jonglei State. Machar’s Defense Declares Juba Special Court Illegal: Court Mandate Expired, Demands His Immediate Release The defectors, who publicly declared their allegiance to the national army over the weekend, were officially received by Ayod County Commissioner James Chuol Jiek alongside senior heads of organized forces in the area. Commissioner Chuol praised the group’s decision, describing it as a “bold step toward lasting peace and unity” in the county.  Two Rebel Grounds and RSF Unites:  Rebel Forces and RSF Forces Regroup Near Sudan Border, South Sudan Officials Warn ‎ He assured the returnees of full government protection and urged other holdout groups to lay down their arms and join peace efforts. Local authorities say the integration of the defected...
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Rebel Forces and RSF Forces Regroup Near Sudan Border, South Sudan Officials Warn ‎

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SSPDF Soldiers on a mission


‎Northern Bahr el Ghazal 

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‎South Sudanese officials have raised fresh concerns over the reported regrouping of armed rebels near the Sudanese frontier, heightening tensions in one of the country’s most sensitive border regions.


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Local authorities in Majok-Yithiou say intelligence reports suggest new rebel formations have emerged in the Yoot and Warguet areas, close to the border with Sudan.

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‎“We’ve received credible information about the presence of armed groups assembling near the border,” said a security official in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. “Our intelligence teams have been deployed to verify the situation.”

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‎Suspected Rebel Factions

‎Officials believe the fighters could be loyalists of General Paul Malong Awan, a former army chief now leading a rebel movement opposed to Juba. 


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Other reports indicate some SPLM-IO deserters who recently clashed with forces in Abyei’s Athoony area may have joined the group.

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‎1. Fighters near Yoot are allegedly under Malang Kharbino Kuanyin.

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‎2. Those around Warguet are said to be led by Deng Deng Liel.

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‎There are also unconfirmed reports that foreign mercenaries, possibly from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), could be operating alongside the rebels.

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‎Security and Border Concerns

‎The mayor of Majok-Yithiou, Akok Lual, confirmed his office has sent military intelligence to investigate, warning that any build-up near the border threatens the region’s fragile peace.


‎Read: Abyei Official Praises Ngok and Twic Communities for Upholding Peace Amid Military Tensions

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The development follows last year’s incident when Sudanese troops briefly entered South Sudan’s territory around Meiram, underscoring the volatility of the border zone.

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‎Regional Implications

‎Analysts say the renewed rebel presence could complicate relations between Juba and Khartoum, especially as both countries struggle with internal instability. 

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The border area remains a critical corridor for trade, oil transport, and population movement.


‎Also read: From Conflict to Healing: Government Prints 40,000 Copies of Truth and Reparation Laws

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Security experts warn that if confirmed, the rebel buildup could trigger cross-border skirmishes, disrupt humanitarian operations, and force new displacements among civilians.

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‎Looking Ahead

‎Ongoing intelligence verification by SSPDF and local authorities.

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‎Possible government military response in Northern Bahr el Ghazal.

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‎Increased regional diplomatic focus on curbing cross-border militancy.

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