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By John Actually November 13, 2011 (BOR) - Jonglei state members of opposition party the United Democratic Front (UDF) dismissed distanced themselves Saturday from their former leader, Peter Abdul Rahaman Sule, who was arrested on 3 November while allegedly attempting to form a rebel moment in Western Equartoria state. Jonglei state MPs Joice James Konyi and John Jal Thiac members of the United Democratic Front. 12 November 2011 (ST)In a press conference called by, Joice James Konyi and John Jal Thiac, both members of Jonglei’s parliament, on Saturday said their party is not supporting formation of rebel group against the government of South Sudan. Peter Abdul Rahaman Sule was arrested by Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) on Thursday 3 November, in Western Equartoria state attempting to form a rebellion against the government of South Sudan. Mrs. James, who chairs gender and child well fare committee in the Jonglei parliament, said Sule did not inform the party about his rebellion plan saying “he took up guns at his [own] will”. John Jal said the party will still continue in the absence of Abdul. “South Sudan government cannot stop UDF from its existence. When one rebels, it doesn’t mean the party has rebelled”, said Jal. “Some SPLM members had rebelled against the government and SPLM is still continuing now, the same is true for UDF”, he continued. (ST) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
