Rebels give Lakes state residents 72 hours to vacate
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May 28, 2015 (NYAL) – South Sudanese armed opposition forces under the
command of Gen. Khamis Abdulatiff have advised residents in the
capital, Rumbek to vacate the town within three days.
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General Khamis Abdulatiff (holding a stick) with some of his forces
(courtesy photo)
In a statement extended to various media outlets Tuesday, the rebels
said their fighters had occupied Lakes state and its surrounding
areas, claims Sudan Tribune could not independently verify.
“We have siege the town and all its exits, but we are not ready to
harm civilians in Rumbek town,” said Gen. Abdulatiff, adding that, “We
asked for immediate evacuation of civilians to safer places.”
He said his forces recently exchanged fire with government forces at
the border between Lakes and Unity state.
“I do not want innocent civilians to become victims of the crossfire.
The mission of my force is to free the people of South Sudan from
oppressive regime especially those from Lakes state whose historical
background was buried by the current regime,” he said.
Last year, Lakes state’s Dinka youth declined to join the military
forces recruited to fight against rebels led by former vice-president
Riek Machar, who are mainly from the Nuer ethnic group, leading to
increased tensions within the government in Juba.
Fighting between South Sudanese government troops and the armed
opposition forces has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced
nearly two million in the country.
In April, a group of activists and civil society groups in Rumbek
added their voices to calls for removal of governor Matur Dhuol
claiming he had failed to effectively run the state.
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29 May 06:49, by Hardlinner
Another mouthpiece. Knowing the dimension of clans in rumbek, I
don’t think abdellatif will have nowhere to sell his personal egos.
Riek is enemy number one to people of lake state and so as people that
back him. We will send you hell abdellatif and your mass murderer
riek.
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29 May 06:53, by Joseph Canada
Hardliner, thats how you see it. But to the nationalist like
Latif, its South Sudan not a tribe or a region. Your divide rule is
going down coz its the system your uncle use right now in Juba.
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29 May 07:00, by Rommel
All I have to say is good luck, traitor. The youth of
Lakes State will destroy any rebel contingent that dares to enter
their territory, just like they did to Riek’s forces in the 90s.
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29 May 06:50, by Joseph Canada
Yes you hard it loud and clear. 72hrs.
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29 May 07:06, by Son of Ngundeng
Dear All:
That is true message from fearless General, but who will ignored
it would the victims.
Lake state will fail soon between Saturday to Sunday, you will
mark my wards.
Son of Ngundeng
currently in front
line Pathay Jonglei State.
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