South Sudan government accused of violating ceasefire agreement
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February 8, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudanese army (SPLA) loyal to
President Salva Kiir has been accused of attacking positions of the
armed opposition faction led by former Vice President, Riek Machar, in
violation of the permanent ceasefire agreement signed in August 2015
between the two parties.
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SPLA soldiers in Malakal, capital of the battleground oil-state of
Upper Nile on 15 May 2014 (Photo AFP/Ivan Lieman)
Opposition leader’s spokesperson said their forces were attacked on
Monday by government troops in a number of areas in the oil rich Upper
Nile state.
“Government forces have on Monday attacked SPLA-IO military base at
Deba in Wedakona area in Upper Nile state. This unprovoked aggression
is a serious violation of the Permanent Ceasefire Agreement signed
between the parties,” said James Gatdet Dak, opposition leader’s
spokesman in a press statement he issued on Monday.
He said the opposition forces repulsed the attacks, resulting to
casualties on the part of the government’s troops. One government
soldier, he said, was captured during the fighting.
Dak added that government forces also shelled their camp in Tubagiya,
south of the state capital, Malakal.
He also said another force of the government has moved out from
Parieng county of Unity state, heading towards Tunga and Kodok with
the aim to attack the SPLA-IO bases and designated cantonment
locations in the area.
The opposition’s media official further said these latest developments
indicated that President Kiir’s government was not committed to peace
and still prefers a military solution to the 21 month long civil war
in the country.
He said the SPLA-IO forces are under the instruction from the
leadership to continue to respect the ceasefire, but added that they
however have the right to self-defence when under attack by the
government’s forces.
The escalating military clashes between the two rival armies may
threaten smooth implementation of the peace deal, particularly its
provisions on the security arrangements.
(ST)
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