S. Sudan rebels withdraw from Yei for civilians’ safety: official

[Elisabeth Janaina]

S. Sudan rebels withdraw from Yei for civilians’ safety: official

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May 17, 2017 (JUBA) - South Sudanese rebels say they have withdrawn
from the country’s town of Yei, amid fear of civilians’ safety after
clashes with South Sudan army (SPLA) early this week.

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SPLA soldiers stand to attention at a containment site outside Juba on
April 14, 2016 (AFP Photo)

“Our gallant forces tactically withdrew from Yei last night to Korgulu
to avoid civilians’ casualties. We are still requesting civilians to
vacate Yei as soon as they can,” said Colonel Paul Lam, the rebel’s
deputy spokesperson.

Residents who spoke to Sudan Tribune also confirmed fighting between
rival forces in the areas of Yei, Korgulu, Sanjasiri and Lutaya.

Lam claimed the rebels also seized most of the areas around Yei River
state, halting escalation of fighting for the sake of civilians.

The armed opposition faction appealed to civilians living in Yei to
vacate the town to avoid crossfire, warning that their presence in the
area places put them at risk of possible attacks during fighting.

“Civilians in Yei are being warned to vacate Yei town to avoid
atrocities from government militias,” he told Sudan Tribune Tuesday.

According to the rebel official, 21 RPGs, 15 PKM and dozens of AK-47
rifles were seized, claims Sudan Tribune could not easily
substantiate.

The rebel operation, he said, was commanded by Maj. Gen John Mabieh of
SPLA-IO Division 2B after their base around Korgulu came under
aggressive attack by government militias on Tuesday evening.

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18 May 08:39, by Joyuma John

Look at this fool they are still fooling arround, a good and well
organised rebells movement allways attack army barracks not civilians
residents.

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18 May 09:42, by Sunday Junup

Joyuma John,

Your militia has been requested by civilian to move their
barracks out side yei town but couldn’t listen. Please advice them to
do as you wish and see if SPLA IO will attacks civilian.

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18 May 09:39, by Sunday Junup

Good,

Dinka vacated their citizen whom they consider most but leaves
other tribe to be used as human shield. I hope they will listen and
vacate the town before mighty army come in.