S. Sudanese soldiers test new weapons in Jonglei
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January 6, 2015 (BOR) – In what appears a show of its military might,
South Sudanese soldiers on Tuesday tested their newly acquired weapons
in Jonglei state.
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Soldiers from the South Sudanese army (SPLA) on guard in Bentiu, the
capital of South Sudan’s Unity state on 12 January 2014 (Photo:
Reuters)
The exercise took place at the army base in Warkok, about 30
kilometers from the state capital, Bor.
A junior military officer who spoke to Sudan Tribune said the newly
acquired weapons would help the army protect civilians from rebels.
“Being in charge of a number of APCs [Armored Personnel Carriers], I
am sure the weapons we have acquired this time would help defend the
people and their properties. We will not use them internally here but
on external enemies,” said the officer who is not authorised to speak
on behalf of the military.
“But if the situation forced us to, then we will resort to as the last
option”, he added.
Multiple eyewitness said they witnessed frequents movements of
military hardware, including tanks along the shores of the River Nile,
sparking fears of renewed clashes.
On Monday, however, the army advised the public not to be scared, as
sounds of rockets and bombs could be heard the area.
“When it started at about between 9:00-10AM [local time] in the
morning, the ground was shaken as if we were close to the area they
were being tested in”, John Agaau Jok, a resident, said on Monday.
Meanwhile, South Sudan army spokesperson, Col. Phillip Aguer said the
military would defend the country from continuous rebel attacks.
Aguer told the state-owned SSTV that intelligence detected
mobilisation and rebel movements in Upper Nile, Unity and Jonglei
states.
The army has prepared for any result of their movement, he stressed.
Analysts anticipate renewed clashes between the two warring parties
should peace talks mediated by East African regional leaders fail to
end the ongoing conflict.
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8 January 06:17, by Moc Nyickedenloi
Junior officer, please cut off the snake’s head b4 it bits. These
mosquitos ll always deter our development and businesses, use those
weapons and teach them all the lessons so that their minds should be
turned away from rebellion. Those animals shall never give us time to
develop unless destroyed one and for all. When testing them, use the
Pibor direction so that the animals there too can get thei
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8 January 06:18, by Moc Nyickedenloi
Junior officer, please cut off the snake’s head b4 it bits. These
mosquitos ll always deter our development and businesses, use those
weapons and teach them all the lessons so that their minds should be
turned away from rebellion. Those animals shall never give us time to
develop unless destroyed one and for all. When testing them, use the
Pibor direction so that the animals there too can get thei
repondre message
8 January 06:20, by Lotodo Awino Odug
The message is loud and clear, We want these rebels to write a
letter of apology and surrender peacefully. anything less than that
will be considered a disdain to a national army.
repondre message
8 January 06:30, by Moc Nyickedenloi
Use the opportunity and cut your enemies in to sizes. War comes
once and is not always and option. We will never have that opportunity
again this is the right time we have to kill them and reduce their
numbers. That will help us reduce the noise they are making. Please
you are not there to suggest but to act and follow orders. R u the one
who bought those weapons? Or u think the person who bought
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8 January 06:33, by wang
Ugandans and SPLA-Juba used clusters banned chemicals on us and we
are still exist…so stop making up the things that you don’t have….we
also know all types of weapons the SPLA-Juba have from day one when
this war broke up till presents….
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