SPLA accuses Khartoum of arming mercenaries Sudan Radio Service Juba, 21/05/12 - The spokesperson of the SPLA is alleging that Khartoum is arming mercenaries to attack SPLA positions in Unity State. Aguer has repeatedly warned that the SPLA will retaliate if the SAF attacks the SPLA. He spoke to SRS in Juba on Monday. [Philip Aguer]: “Khartoum is still arming the militias from the same bases in Panthau (Heglieg) and Karasana. We are monitoring a convoy of militia mercenaries that are being armed and sent by Khartoum to come and attack SPLA in Unity State. We will not allow this to happen. If they attack us the SPLA has the right to retaliate they will be pursued until we reach where they are always armed.” Efforts to reach the SAF spokesperson for a comment were unsuccessful.
SPLA: Militia detected in Unity State Radio Miraya Juba, 21/05/12 - 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/Heglieg 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 the civil population in Unity State, the SPLA will retaliate," he explained. In a related development, 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.
