South Sudanese rival forces trade control of Bagari town area

[Elisabeth Janaina]

South Sudanese rival forces trade control of Bagari town area

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April 12, 2017 (JUBA) - South Sudan rival forces in Western Bahr el
Ghazal region issued statements in which each side claimed to be in a
full control of Bagari, a town 12 miles south-west of Wau town.

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On Saturday, government forces said they recaptured the area from
opposition fighters allied to ex-First Vice President Riek Machar, who
acknowledged clashes, but said they withdrew tactically.

On Sunday, however, a military convoy of the government forces
returning to town after delivering supplies and for command operation
felt into ambush, resulting in the death of senior officers, including
the head of military operations and director of military logistics.
The death of the officers and their bodyguards sparked tensions and
prompted widespread targeted killings in Wau town.

The deputy army spokesperson, Santo Domic said Tuesday that
pro-government troops captured Bagari from rebel forces on Saturday
without any resistance and it remains under their control.

“It was not the intention of our forces to launch offensive but due to
provocations that have been ongoing by rebels in the area, our forces
on Saturday decided to pursue the rebels after launching an attack on
our defensive forces outside Wau. Our forces pursued them and did not
face any resistance as expected. We entered Bagari where our forces
are,” said Domic.

He added, “They are still in control of the town and its surroundings”.

Domic further claimed they discovered, after taking control of the
town, that atrocities committed against civilians by the outlaws in
the area under their control were too much to be ignored.

In a separate interview, however, Nichola Gabriel, a rebel spokesman,
claimed their forces were in full control of the town located
south-west of Wau town.

He further said the rebels were responsible for the attack on
government forces, adding that they managed to destroy a land cruiser,
which carried a Brigadier General with some military officers.

(ST)

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12 April 21:33, by Kush Natives

The government MUST pursue them to the bushes. They don’t need to
be given a chance. It’s a time to clean up the town from bandits. LRA
MUST leave the town completely, no more compromise this time, disarm
them or eliminate them all. Civil populations need stability in the
country side. People in town should be ready to clean up their farms.
It’s almost a rainy season.

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13 April 08:12, by jubaone

Kush Natives,
See how the boys pounced on these jiene kiirminals? Tactical
withdrawal and foolish jienges thought they had captured Bagari, then
Bam! coward generals killed and jienge nation are forced to lick 👅
their wounds. IO puts facts on the ground you jienges dream only and
go for unarmed civilians. Did you kill any IO generals? More good news
coming soon. Stay alert. Game over.

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13 April 10:36, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

SPLA-IG and SPLA-IO are belonging to the same area no
matter who is controlling it just. Let us all together work to bring
peace for us in the South Sudan rather than war.

repondre message
13 April 10:39, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

War is taking you no where unless you choose peace
whether you are VIP or not.

repondre message
13 April 13:43, by Midit Mitot

Jubaone,
You are absolutely right, let the SPLA-IG/ Mathaing Anyoor smell it

repondre message
13 April 17:51, by South South

Jubaone,

Stop spreading lies like a baby. Bagari is under tight
control of SPLA period. Go somewhere and pour your lies there. The big
coward on the face of earth is you. Hiding outside South Sudan and
then making lies is not what the man do. Coward, hotel rooms cleaner,
and the like. How many generals SPLA killed in Equatoria? Why don’t
you go to your village now if you are a real man.

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13 April 18:25, by jubaone

South South,
Bla..bla..bla.. Jienge goat. You are next.

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12 April 23:07, by Dak tak

Kush,
The terrorists are the Mathiang Anyor that vent their anger
against they unarmed civilians as usual. Remember if it was easy for
Sudan to divide it won’t be difficult for south Sudan to be divided in
to more countries. For the unity is getting worn out on daily basis.
The current incompetent leader has destroyed the country beyond
repair.

repondre message
12 April 23:10, by Dak tak

Cont
For it is will be difficult for south Sudanese to continue under
one country, unless a new leadership take up from the JCE and the self
seeking personalities that are now trading over the continuation of
war and suffering of south sudanese.

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13 April 00:17, by Kush Natives

Dak tak,
It would have been a Great war, if that’s was the plan in
rebels mind. By the way, I like your shallow idea though, that this
should be divided into small villages, and titled as country. My
question to you is this, will those independent villages still
bordering us or no? Very to evaluate the land and South Sudan. Why
rebels always start the mess and regret later?

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12 April 23:31, by Naath

Congratulations freedom fighters on retaking the town within 48
hours from soldiers of Jieng Council of Elders. Dinka tribal gang
leader Kiir listens with his eyes only. He started the war thinking it
would not affect Dinka. Kiir is known for being foolish, money hungry,
power greedy and tribalist. He is the most idiot tribal gangs leader
on the planet.

repondre message
13 April 05:48, by Dinka-Defender-General

Naath, please don’t celebrate the temporary victory. Remember
if Machar and his White Armies could not hold Unity State and Upper
Nile, do you think these criminals will hold the town for long. They
just want to loot, kill, rape, and terrorize the town, but they will
run after the government sends reinforcement. Believe me. You will
hear different news tomorrow or day after tomorrow.

repondre message
13 April 08:19, by jubaone

Jienge Defender General,
Riak is over 2000 km away from battlefield and yet his
boys are doing a tremendous job. The Kiirminal is just 300 km away in
Juba and can’t go to frontline to command why? He is fearful, a
coward. He is strong when covered by old jienges elders. Imagine Riak
were in SS commanding his forces, all jienges would be shitting and
running around like frightened chicken 🍗.

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13 April 00:32, by Dak tak

Kush
You are supporting the killing of civilians and you want to say
you are smart, that hypocrisy of the highest order, no one ever
regret, but a permanent solution to south sudanese problem will
probably be a division of the country as to avoid more bloodshed. You
celebrate for killing civilians in Wau, which you will regret any time
soon.

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13 April 03:12, by Kush Natives

Dak tak,
I was just answering your statement, FYI I’m not inciting
violence against civilians, I am always here for peace amongst South
Sudanese people. We will not definitely achieve anything in this
country unless we denounce violence. Yes, I understood that Dinka
dominate everything. But,that doesn’t give you a right kills their
civilians.

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13 April 03:14, by Kush Natives

Dak tak,
Con___if we’re trying to be fair here,then look or read
what Naath wrote___what will I think about his comments?

repondre message
13 April 08:48, by Lou Nuer The Great

SPLA IO vivaaaa

many thank to freedom fighters that clear baggari from jieng
agressor vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

for killing Bol Machut vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
for killling Par Jiek vivaaaaaaaaa Wau State Federal Republic South Sudan

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13 April 09:17, by deng kual acot

We have the right to talk. But I am ashamed and must speak the
truth to our president Salva Kiir that, He has sold the whole Dinka or
Jeinge tribes in South Sudan if Salva can got to Bible and READ IY
WITH UNDERSTANDING. We must APPOLOGIZE to the VICYims and reconsile
with Equatorians. What if natural death removes Salva and our regime
completely? Your execellency. Think twice and denounce violane

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13 April 09:25, by deng kual acot

I was still adding to the President that, Equatorians are the
deadly poisonus Green Mambus (Snakes)who donot talk but planning for
who ever steps on it realise only to have been bitten and dead from
it. As much as we plan their extinction in South Sudan, the same they
do. See how many big army men died in Bagari and we came to kill
innocent civilian in the Wau town, creating more enemity. reform.

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13 April 12:37, by jubaone

Deng Kual Acot,
If you want to stay alive don’t walk into a terrain infested
with snakes, you get hurt if you step on them. Anyanya us snake poison
💀 and deadly. SS will NEVER be the same again until Equatorians
revenge now, 5, 10, 30 yrs whenever. We at teaching all our kids in
the refuge camps, that the jienge is responsible for all these mess.
They know that jieng=jellaba must be eliminated pe

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13 April 09:36, by deng kual acot

Our president Salva Kiir and all our Tribal leaders in control of
South Sudan!!! Do think of the Dinka / Jienge third (3) generation to
come. Where are thay going to leave? what will be their Status in S.S?
Do not compromize their abilitie to meet their need by your interest
now. The attack has affected me baddly and if the president had acted
formaly, this would have been avoided.Think twice.

repondre message
13 April 10:43, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

What is going on in Wau state is just a genocide by arms
militia under Riek Machar, command,

repondre message
13 April 10:47, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

A called from Sudan by president Bashir on South Sudan crises is
that he need to call press conference at his state house to convince
South Sudanese rivals group ceased conflict immediately otherwise he
take bold action to control situation.

repondre message
13 April 10:51, by Ayuiu Makuac Lam

South Sudanese president Salva Kiir, has no body to work with,
President intended to bring peace but no body agree with him.

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13 April 11:05, by deng kual acot

Ayuiu M.
I say and must say. Stop being stuped. talk from an informed
source or view. Who attacked Civilians in Wau Town, was it Rebels or
Government Soldier after being defeated? Shame on you for supporting &
defending Government. I am a Dinka who will vever support nonsense
again. You are a cocroach Ayuiu

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13 April 13:46, by Tim Atiep

Hello dear fellow South Sudanese,
Be inform that we fought with Arabic for years and no solution
until people went back to negotiating table and also preach a bible of
peace.So,am requesting whoever preaching war should preach peace then
war.