Fears of fighting shifting to Paloich area

[Elisabeth Janaina]

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Fears of fighting shifting to Paloich area

PALOICH (3 Feb.)

Citizens in the oil hub of Paloich in Upper Nile State have expressed their fears that fighting between SPLA and SPLA-IO may shift to their area.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, several citizens said large numbers of government forces were moved to Paloich area after reports that the SPLA-IO rebels are planning to attack the oil producing area of Paloich.

Meanwhile, a security official who preferred anonymity said two batches of government troops arrived in Paloich on Thursday evening, saying local residents fear that fighting could erupt at any time between government forces and rebels.