SPLA: Militia detected in Unity State
Monday, 21 May 2012 08:41 Lagu Francis South Sudan >>> . The Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) on Monday said it has detected movements of a militia group in Unity State, South Sudan. SPLA spokesperson, Col. Philip Aguer says the militants appear to be stationed in Abiemnhom and Mayom counties. Col Aguer told Radio Miraya on Monday, that the SPLA is on standby to prevent any possible threat. "The biggest concern that we have is that Khartoum is still supporting militiamen along the borders, particularly in Unity State". "For the last three days, we are monitoring a move of a convoy of militiamen and mercenaries from Kilo Talata wu Shirin; that is between Panthou/Heglig and Karasana". "This group is moving towards Mayom and Abiemnhom counties. We are alerting the public that if this happens and these militiamen, if they attack one of our bases or civil population in Unity State, SPLA will retaliate," he explained. Relatedly, Col. Aguer said the country is in the process of acquiring a radar system that would be able to detect any violation of South Sudanese airspace. Aguer says the equipment should be up and running in the next six months. Aguer confirmed to Radio Miraya that there have been cases of Antonovs flying over South Sudan as they head to Congo and the Central African Republic. "We are aware that Khartoum has been sending Antonovs to borders of Congo to supply the Ugandan terrorist group - LRA and when they go back to Northern Sudan they usually make these aggressive air violations. Sudanese authorities were not available for a comment. -- 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.
