SSNLM forces in Western Equatoria state deny defection to SPLA-IO
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February 8, 2016 (YAMBIO) – The South Sudan National Liberation
Movement (SSNLM), sometimes known as Arrow Boys in Western Equatoria
state on Monday strongly denied the allegation of defection of their
forces to the SPLM-IO let by former Vice President, Riek Machar,
saying they are still waiting for the government of President Salva
Kiir to strike a final deal with them.
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Arrow boy from WES displays some of weapons used against LRA rebels
(photo Tim Makulka -UN)
Abel Mathew Mbaraza, who claimed to be the spokesperson of SSNLM has
refuted the allegation from SPLA-IO commander in Western Equatoria
State that a total force of 8,000 of the SSNLM joined the opposition
group on Friday in Rangu Payam in Yambio county in the state.
“This is a total lie from SPLM-IO in Western Equatoria State that we
(SSNLM) have defected to them, we can speak on our behalf not them
speaking on our behalf,” Mbaraza told Sudan Tribune on Monday.
Malesh in a statement he forwarded to Sudan Tribune on Saturday
claimed that SSNLM forces joined his forces in the state and have
officially become part and parcel of the opposition group in the area.
He further claimed that SSNLM forces were united in their group and
only waiting for the government of South Sudan to sign a final deal to
start implementing the peace agreement as soon as possible “because
people of Western Equatoria State have suffered enough and they need
peace.”
He added that the claim from Major General Henry Malesh with his group
is a total lie and it could not be the SPLM-IO to declare their
defection.
Despite the recent fight in Yambio between the South Sudanese army
(SPLA) and SSNLM late last month the spokesperson reiterated their
commitment to dialogue with the government and reach a fruitful
agreement.
There are many opposition groups in Western Equatoria fighting against
the government for political and land defence reasons.
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9 February 08:32, by Lotodo Awino Odug
no direction just groups of fools gambling with their precious lives.
repondre message
9 February 09:21, by Kalo
Just confusion and chaos,some body told me yesterday they were
freedom fighters!what the shame!!
Son of Nuba
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