5 opposition soldiers killed, 15 injured in Kaya fighting: SPLA-IO

[Elisabeth Janaina]

5 opposition soldiers killed, 15 injured in Kaya fighting: SPLA-IO

At least five opposition fighters were killed and 15 others wounded on
Saturday during fighting with government troops in Yei River state,
the rebels said.

SPLA-IO deputy spokesman Lam Paul Gabriel told Radio Tamazuj yesterday
that at least five people were killed and 15 others sustained injuries
from their side during fighting in Kaya, Kimba, Bazi and Bindu areas
in Yei River State.

Lam claimed that their forces are controlling Kaya town partially,
adding that they are also in control of Kimba, Bazi and Bindu.

The opposition spokesman accused the government of targeting
Christopher Allen, a US citizen who was working as a freelance
journalist during the fighting in Kaya.

SPLA spokesperson Lul Ruai Koang said two soldiers were killed and
four others wounded from their side during the fighting in Kaya town.

Lul also claimed that their forces are in control of Kaya town.

A source in Kaya told Radio Tamazuj that the town of Kaya is under
control of government forces.