Rebels in Northern Bahr al Ghazal say in talks with Agwelek to coordinate operations

[Elisabeth Janaina]

Rebels in Northern Bahr al Ghazal say in talks with Agwelek to
coordinate operations

A rebel group calling itself South Sudan Patriotic Army (SSPA) in
Northern Bahr al Ghazal said it is in contact with Agwlelek forces
allied to former First Vice President Riek Machar in Upper Nile to
coordinate military operations against Kiir’s administration.

SSPA is under the command of Agany Abdel-Baqi Ayii Akol while Agwelek
fighters are under the command of General Johnson Olony.

Agany Abbdel-Baqi Ayii, leader of the SSPA rebel group, told Radio
Tamazuj yesterday that his movement wants to topple Kiir’s government
in Juba.

He claimed that they are in contact with the Shilluk militia in Upper
Nile State known as Agwelek in order to coordinate military operations
against the current government in Juba.

Radio Tamazuj could not reach General Olony to comment on Agany’s claims.