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Category: Politics
Kiir says peace on track despite challenges in the implementation,
President Salva Kiir has said the revitalized peace agreement is on track despite what he described as a ‘bumpy road’ on the implementation. Continue reading Kiir says peace on track despite challenges in the implementation,
SSOA asks Joint Defense Board to probe ceasefire violations
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance has called on the Joint Defense Broad leadership to appoint a joint committee to investigate the recent clashes in Upper Nile state.
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SPLM-IO rejects Kiir’s decree on unified command
The SPLM in Opposition has rejected the presidential order on the unification of command structure of the regular forces. Continue reading SPLM-IO rejects Kiir’s decree on unified command
R-JMEC urges SPLM-IO to backtrack and rejoin security mechanisms
The peace monitoring body, R-JMEC has called on the SPLM/A-IO to reverse its decision of suspending its participation in the various security Continue reading R-JMEC urges SPLM-IO to backtrack and rejoin security mechanisms
SSPDF, SPLA-IO report fresh clashes in Upper Nile state
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force is appealing to the International Community, eminent persons, and religious leaders to intervene to stop the ongoing fresh fighting in the Upper Nile state.
The SSPDF call comes following reports of clashes between SPLA-IO and SSPDF in Maiwut County, Upper Nile state on Thursday morning.
The SSPDF spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang has accused the SPLA-IO forces of attacking their positions in Maiwut County.
In an interview with Eye Radio Maj. Gen Lul confirmed the fighting in Malual Gathoth area in Longichuk County.
“As we speak our forces deployed at Malual-Gathoth the force that joined SSPDF under the overall commander of Major General James Khor Choul Giet were down to the attack by SPLA-IO forces”, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai told Eye Radio on Thursday morning.
Major General Lul Ruai warned that the continuation of the clashes could lead to the collapse of the peace agreement.
Major General Lul said there is a need for international intervention to stop the fighting between the peace parties.
“My appeal to the international community, to eminent persons in South Sudan including clergies, is high time for them to bear pressure on the leadership of the SPLM-IO both politically and militarily to stop their aggression against the national army”, Lul added.
In response, the spokesperson of the SPLA-IO Lamp Paul Gabriel also confirmed the clashes, but said their positions were attacked by the SSPDF.
“The truth is that the fight that is happening currently in Greater Upper Nile is not the SPLA-IO who started it and Lul Ruai should be very shameful for lying publicly to people,” Col. Lam Gabriel refuted.
“What is happening is that the fight took place in Ghoul and Ghoul is our base, we were attacked by SSPDF from Malual-Gathoth we didn’t attack Malual Gathoth the attackers came from Malual Gathoth but it happened in Guol, Goul is our base not SSPDF base”, Lam claimed.
Colonel Lam also backed Lul’s call for International interventions.
“We have already made our call publicly and we appreciate that he put it clearly that he also wants intervention and that is the sign of working together”, Col. Lam stated.
On Tuesday, the SPLM/SPLM-IO Political Bureau approved the suspension of its participation in the security mechanisms meetings.
The decision came after the SPLA-IO accused SSPDF of carrying what it calls unprovoked attacks on its military bases including the cantonment sites and unified forces training centers.
The areas the party cited are; Morota training center in Kajo-keji County, Kaljak training center in Rubkona County, Turu cantonment site in Maiwut County, Liengji cantonment site in Maban County, Pieri cantonment site in Uror County.
Others are Namatina cantonment site in Najero County, Mir-Mir cantonment site in Koch County among others.
It argued that the attacks have resulted in the displacement of civilians and the destruction of properties.
In response, the SSPDF refuted the allegations saying its forces were acting in self-defense.
The army also dismissed the opposition’s claims over its participation in the security mechanism meetings.
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R-JMEC worried over SPLM-IO withdrawal from security mechanisms
The chairperson of the peace monitoring body, R-JMEC has expressed concerns over the withdrawal of SPLM-IO from meetings of the Continue reading R-JMEC worried over SPLM-IO withdrawal from security mechanisms
Do it for the people of S. Sudan, Church Council tells peace parties
The South Sudan Council of Churches is calling on the peace parties and military leaders to cease counter accusations and dialogue to resolve Continue reading Do it for the people of S. Sudan, Church Council tells peace parties
SPLM-IO calls for intervention to resolve growing feuds in R-TGoNU
The SPLM-IO is appealing for regional and international intervention to resolve differences with the SPLM-IG after it suspended its Continue reading SPLM-IO calls for intervention to resolve growing feuds in R-TGoNU
Army wing of SPLM-IO suspends participation in security meetings
The SPLA-In Opposition has suspended its participation in the security mechanisms meetings over alleged attacks on its bases by SSPDF.
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