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New rebel uprising in South Sudan

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

From UPI, April 20, 2011: A new rebel group in South Sudan attacked military trucks belonging to the government in Juba because it’s not functioning adequately, a spokesman said. A group calling itself the South Sudan Liberation Army exploded a … Continue reading →

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Southern Sudan’s Army Reports Clashes With Rebel Militia in Jonglei State

Posted on March 2, 2011 by admin

From Bloomberg, March 2, 2011: Clashes between Southern Sudan’s army and a rebel militia in Jonglei state killed as many as 40 soldiers and civilians in renewed fighting against the forces of renegade general George Athor, army spokesman Philip Aguer … Continue reading →

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Officials Say Rebel Attacks Kill 200 in South Sudan

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

From Voice of America, February 15, 2011: Officials in southern Sudan say attacks by a rebel militia killed some 200 people last week, nearly doubling the previously announced death toll. Pagan Amum, secretary-general of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, … Continue reading →

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