S. Sudan rebels accuse Uganda of carrying out airstrikes in Upper Nile
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July 22, 2017 (KAMPALA) – South Sudan’s armed opposition faction loyal
to ex-First Vice President, Riek Machar claimed Ugandan warplanes
carried out airstrikes on their base in Upper Nile state on Friday.
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Soldiers from the Uganda People Defense Forces (UPDF) patrol near
the border, file photo (AFP)
The armed opposition spokesperson, Brig. General William Gatjiath
Deng, said two heavily armed Ugandan gunships bombed a rebel outpost
in Thochdeng in an alleged attempt to rescue pro-government forces.
“It was the late evening yesterday at around 3:30 PM, when the two
Ugandan gunships accompanied by a white (MI) Helicopter that was not
identified which company it comes from but later landed within two
minutes near the enemy trenches while the two military gunships
started bombardment on the SPLA-IO position at Thocdeng,” he said in a
statement extended to Sudan Tribune.
He, however, explained that a response to the airstrikes from their
forces on the ground forced the gunships to lose focus and disappear.
“The SPLA-IO artillery unit had excessively retaliated the air attack
with (Zuu -23) until the two gunships went and bombarded randomly on
the surrounding villages at Thocdeng,” said Gatjiath.
The airstrikes left no casualties, the armed opposition spokesperson
stressed, adding that a least 37 pro-government soldiers were killed.
Sudan Tribune could not independently verify claims from the rebel spokesperson.
Meanwhile, the South Sudanese armed opposition spokesman also accused
Kampala and Juba of orchestrating the plan to attack Maiwut and Pagak
and warned that any attempt to capture Maiwut or Pagak would be a
fatal mistake on the government side.
The rebel official called on the United Nations, African Union, and
Troika countries to condemn Juba and Uganda over such attacks, which
violates the unilateral ceasefire President Salva Kiir declared.
“We repeatedly keep informing the UN, AU, Troika and indeed
international community to witness the ongoing belligerent triggered
by the two notorious presidents against resuscitation of 2015 peace
process in the war torn nation,” further said Gatjiath.
The airstrikes, if confirmed, come days after President Kiir met his
Ugandan counterpart in an attempt to re-unite the various factions of
the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party.
In May this year, three factions of South Sudan’s ruling party agreed
in Kampala to set aside their differences and work out a roadmap to
reunify the historical party.
The meeting was, however, boycotted by the armed opposition faction
(SPLM-IO) led by South Sudan’s former First-Vice President, Riek
Machar.
South Sudan was plunged into conflict in December 2013 as the rivalry
between Kiir and his then-Vice President, Riek Machar, turned into a
civil war. The fighting, which has often been along ethnic lines,
triggered Africa’s worst refugee crisis, with over three million
people fleeing their home
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23 July 08:02, by Malakal county Simon
This is a proof beyond doubt that failed/unwanted president Kiir
SPLA faction, is very weak and it’s always required UPDF help against
strong SPLM_IO moment under people’s leader Dr machar hahah....
Viva Freedom Fighters!!
Viva South Sudanese!!
Viva Dr Machar!!
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23 July 11:05, by Majesty
SPLA has gunships, remember. You also don’t have enough
information to prove beyond doubt there was bombings and that it’s
Ugandans doing it. It could be Sudan or rain.
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23 July 13:14, by Malakal county Simon
Majesty
Learn how to tells the truth and please feel free, to
feeds yourself with more evident below about what’s God-father
Museveni to SPLM_IO....
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23 July 13:14, by Malakal county Simon
cont...
http://www.southsudannewsagency.com/index.php/2017/07/22/ugandan-air-force-carries-air-strikes-south-sudanese-rebels-positions-upper-nile/
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23 July 13:55, by Majesty
Malakal,
Oh please, if that’s another great website where
you find your facts, keep it to yourself. They are here at least
talking about "gunship".
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23 July 09:10, by Eastern
It that indeed happen, any respond by the lethal ZU-23-2 can be
cause for concern to any pilot. No pilot will ignor those fast flying
23mm of steel rounds whizzing in the air in their hundreds!!!
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23 July 11:59, by South South
SPLA has many gunships, the all world knows that expect a few
stupid dying of Reik’s IO. Why do they cry to the world to rescue them
in they have guns to fight back? Really, OI of Riek is talking about
unilateral ceasefire, do your part first stupid loser gangs and then
point your dirty fingers to SPLA. We are talking about Pagak, your
last strong hold, this shows us that you are dying wicked.
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23 July 12:45, by Eastern
Read my comment...I wrote and I quote..It[f] that indeed
happen[ed], any respond by the lethal ZU-23-2 can be cause for concern
to any pilot. No pilot will ignor those fast flying 23mm of steel
rounds whizzing in the air in their hundreds!!! My satisfaction is
primarily drawn from the respond on the ground force using ZU-23-2
autocannon at their disposal. I know what that gun is capable of
doing.
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23 July 12:51, by Eastern
Nobody disputes the fact that SPLA has numerous gunships
but the issue here is the latest sorties carried out by a foreign
force. This was probably an attack by jetfighter from Gulu airbase in
northern Uganda (with a longer range) than a helicopter gunship (with
a shorter range). It’s goo that those attacked have the means to keep
those air attacks at bay. That’s what makes me happy!!
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23 July 17:49, by South South
Riek’s IO spoke person is talking about two gunships,
but something from Diaspora is talking about jetfighter. One person is
telling lies, who is that?
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23 July 13:41, by jur_likang_a_ likan’g
M7 Uganda has played a positive role in the struggle for
independence of South Sudan with a vision in mind of setting up a
buffer zone along its border with South Sudan due to fear of LRA
ferocious attacks believed to have had their bases in South Sudan. It
is therefore noteworthy to view M7Uganda relations with that country
for their interests only. M7 is happy to
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23 July 13:50, by jur_likang_a_ likan’g
have South Sudan bleed eternally as long as those interests
are safeguarded. Salva Kiir is ready to give Uganda anything as a
token of appreciation for M7 work as long as he remains in power and
M7 closes any route Kiir’s enemies could get help to defend
themselves. He has put Uhuru in his pocket. Congo was easily bought by
Kuol Manyang, So what that will free South Sudan is unity of purpose.
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23 July 14:47, by Ranmediit
Juba regime and Ugandan they’re try confused peopleand so-called
IGAD led them know that HE.Dr, Machar has big roles in South Sudan,
very soon they’re going to invited you to rescues them.
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