Nov 17, 2021 — Forces loyal to the former Chief of Staff, Gen. Paul Malong Awan, claim to have repulsed an attack on their positions by the SSPDF in Cueibet County of Lakes States.
According to a statement extended to Nyamilepedia, the SSPDF attacked Malong forces in Abiru Boma of Landit Payam on Thursday; however, their forces responded and defeated the attacking forces.
“The office of the SSUF/A Deputy Military Spokesperson who like to engliten the general public that SSPDF carried massive attacks against our military base in the outskirt of Abiru Boma, Landit payam of Cueibet county in Lakes State.” Said Maj. Philip Deng Kuol Nguot, the SSUF/A Deputy Military Spokesperson.
“In a retaliation, the SSUF/A gallant forces loyal to Gen. Paul Malong Awan, made a very strong fortification and gained crucial advances in the hotspot Leandit” Malong Deputy military spokesman continued.
According to Philip Deng, their forces captured SSPDF weapons in good condition and captured some soldiers alive.
“SSUF/A invincible forces managed to capture an SSPDF convoy mounted with BM in a good condition…5 PKM, 7 AK47, over 7 of them died on spot as well as our battalions captured 4 alive and were being dragged to our military custody for further more evidences to the peace grantors later.” Deng Kuol said.
“As I am writing, the attackers were repulsively dispersed in different directions and our forces remain in full control of the entire territory.” He continued.
Despite, SSUF/A recommits to remain committed to the Rome Peace Accords, a document that has been violated several times both parties.
“SSUF/A reminds committed to the Rome Peace Accords and the signed cessation of hostilities of the late 2017, Rome and later Naivasha. We are very committed to the ongoing peace initiative mediated by Sant’Egidio, for it’s the only option that will emancipates the downtroddened South Sudanese living standards.” SSUF/A said.
“We are hereby calling upon the regional blocs IGAD, AU and the International Communities, particularly the Sant’Egidio faith-based peace body, to separately investigate the matter and bring the culprits to justice.” They continued.
