SPLA Soldiers January 14, 2014 (MALAKAL-SSNA) — Rebel forces loyal to the South Sudanese Former vice President Dr. Riek Machar, have recaptured Makalal from the government troops. The rebels seized the capital of the oil-rich Upper Nile State late Tuesday. The SPLA defected forces attacked Malakal in the early hours of Tuesday and took full control…
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Head of UNMISS Accuses Pro-Machar of Human Right Violations!
Hilde F. Johnson, Head of UNMISS with press. Salva Kiir. Photo: Reuters January 14, 2014 [Kenya-African Review] –South Sudan rebels commanded by former vice-president Dr Riek Machar have committed horrible human rights violations in Upper Nile and Unity States, according to preliminary investigations by the United Nations. The UN mission to South Sudan said it…
Bor County Plans To Evacuate Civilians From Swampy Areas
Written by Jacob Achiek Jok Bor County Commissioner has announced plans to help evacuate the civilians stranded in swamp areas, to higher grounds, so that most of them can access aid services. Displace people arriving at the river barge from Bor by boats. Ben Curtis/AP/File January 13, 2014 [Juba] –“Bor community is trying to evacuate those…
