South Sudanese soldiers were killed at a road ambush

On 24.10.2016. WEDAKONA. Nearly a dozen South Sudanese soldiers were killed at a road ambush along the road leading to Kola-Wedakona, located north of Upper Nile state, a rebel official said. The armed opposition spokesperson in northern Upper Nile state, Captain Paul Malieth, claimed their forces foiled an attack allegedly planned by pro-government on their stronghold, Sunday evening. He also claimed they repulsed a coordinated and planned attack from the army loyal to the South Sudanese president, Salva Kiir. “We have counted 11 soldiers dead. 15 others were seriously wounded on Sundaynight,” he told Sudan Tribune over phone. Clashes between forces loyal to former first vice-president, Riek Machar and those allied to government forces clashed near Malakal, killing 56 soldiers, army spokesperson, Lul Ruai Koang said.