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New rebel group announced the capture of Warguet and Malek

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15.6.2017. Aweil. A rebel group calling itself South Sudan Patriotic Army (SSPA) announced Wednesday the capture of Warguet and Malek Gumel areas in Northern Bahr al Ghazal after allegedly clashing with government troops. The group fighting to topple Kiir’s government in Juba is under the command of Agany Abdel-Baqi Ayii Akol, a native of Aweil area. SSPA spokesperson Deng Mareng told Radio Tamazuj that their forces managed to capture Malek Gumel area near Majok Nyinjthiou town on Tuesday after controlling Warguet area in Aweil East state on Sunday.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 - 02:00
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