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SPLA-IO admits losing control of Kajo-keji town

KAJO-KEJI (30 Mar.)

South Sudanese rebels loyal to former First Vice President, Riek Machar
have acknowledged losing control of Kajo-keji town in Yei River State after
clashes with government troops on Tuesday.

On Monday, SPLA-IO troops announced that they captured the headquarters of
Kajo-keji County after clashes with government forces.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Thursday, Gen .John Jok Gai, the commander of
the SPLA-IO force in Equatoria, said they lost control of Kajo-keji town
after fighting with the government troops on Tuesday. The rebel commander
claimed that they captured about 14 government soldiers in Kaji-keji town,
while denying reports that their forces have insured huge losses during the
fighting.Jok pointed out that they repulsed a government attack on their
position in Kurgulu area on Wednesday afternoon.

Government officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

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