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62. On 6.1.2017. Nassir. South Sudan's rebels accused government troops on Thursday of launching fresh attacks on their forces near Nasser town in 'Latjor State', located in what is otherwise known as Sobat State. SPLA-IO military spokesman William Gatjia

1. On 6.1.2017. Nassir. South Sudan's rebels accused government troops on Thursday of launching fresh attacks on their forces near Nasser town in 'Latjor State', located in what is otherwise known as Sobat State. SPLA-IO military spokesman William Gatjiath D ...

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Lam Akol's forces under attack in Upper Nile

1. On 4.1.2017. Hamra(Malakal). Lam Akol’s forces say under attack in Upper Nile.The National Democratic Movement led by Lam Akol said that its forces came under attack by Aguelek forces allied to Gen. Johnson Olony at Hamra area in the northeast of South Sudan&rs ...

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SPLA-IO troops were attacked by government forces

1. On 4.1.2017. Torit. SPLM-IO troops commanded by Gen. Patrick Ohiti were attacked at their positions by government forces in Lolere area along the Torit-Magwi road in South Sudan’s Imatong State on Tuesday, their military spokesman claimed yesterday.SPLA-IO mili ...

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SPLA soldiers conducting search operations entered the Rainbow Hotel in Tomping

1. On 31.12.2016.Juba. SPLA soldiers conducting search operations entered the Rainbow Hotel in Tomping. Both UN and INGO staff who were residents in the hotel were required to open their rooms and have their personal belongings searched. No damages or theft of property were r ...

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An UNMISS national staff member was summoned to appear for interview in the office of the NSS.

1. On 30.12.2016.Yambio.An UNMISS national staff member was summoned to appear for interview in the office of the NSS. During the interview he was arrested on charges unrelated to his employment. Despite reminders of the SOFA agreement, the staff member was kept in custody pe ...

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SPLA conducted search for weapons in the vicinity of WFP

On 28.12.2016.Juba. SPLA troops conducted a search operation for weapons in the vicinity of the WFP Country Office near Jebel Lodge. Official WFP vehicles were denied movement. A guesthouse occupied by WFP contractors was searched and a Thuraya and Icom radio were located. Despite having proper docu ...

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A UN military liason officer was followed by a suspected security officer

On 28.12.2016. Juba. A UN military liaison officer was driving an official UN vehicle alone from Tomping to UN House. After passing NSS HQ, he noticed a South Sudanese male person in civilian clothing riding a motorcycle approach next to his vehicle. The person gestured the UN driver to stop which h ...

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SSNPS showed up with an intention of arresting UN Staff

On 22.12.2016.Juba. SSNPS and NSS personnel showed up at the Riviera Hotel with the intent of arresting a UN Agency international staff member on allegations of having used a counterfeit US$50 to purchase an item on Tuesday the 20th of December. The HG security personnel demanded that US$100 be paid ...

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A UN national staff was assulted by SPLA soldiers

On 21.12.2016. Juba. A UN Agency national staff member was assaulted by a group of SPLA soldiers. The staff member was driving an official UN vehicle behind an SPLA vehicle that suddenly stopped and blocked his way. The UN driver was forced out of the vehicle at gunpoint and made to kneel on the gro ...

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Rumbek. An INGO staff member was not allowed board an UNHAS flight

On 21.12.2016. Rumbek. An INGO staff member was not allowed board an UNHAS flight from Unity by local authorities. The flight continued on its route to Rumbek and Juba. After a short while, the matter was resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned and the staff member was free to travel on the ne ...