S Sudan army readies for new assault

South Sudan's army is preparing to enter the rebel-held town of Bor, President Salva Kiir tells parliament, amid escalating ethnic violence.

BBC

Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

BBC

S Sudan 'wildcard' army worries UN

The UN expresses concerns about 'wildcard' South Sudanese youths, loyal to the rebel leader Riek Machar, seemingly marching on a strategic town.

 

11 years ago

BBC

S Sudan president sacks army chief

South Sudan's president sacks the head of the national army amid reports of military setbacks - including rebels seizing the oil hub of Bentiu.

 

11 years ago

BBC

S Sudan army moves on rebel cities

South Sudan's army moves against the key rebel-held centres of Bentiu and Bor, as rebels strengthen defences in Bentiu.

 

11 years ago

BBC

S Sudan army 'recaptures' key town

South Sudan's government claims its forces have recaptured the key town of Bor days after it was seized by rebels

 

10 years ago

BBC

30 Jun

South Sudan army 'burnt girls alive'

South Sudan's army and allied militias "abducted, torched and gang-raped girls" during fighting against rebel forces in Unity state, a UN report says.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

08 Dec

Sudan rebels, army brace for fighting season

Government forces and rebels in Sudan’s war-torn border regions say they are preparing for another bout of fighting after the latest talks in Addis Ababa failed to reach a deal.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Army 'retakes key South Sudan town'

The strategic South Sudan town of Bor has been recaptured from rebel forces, an army spokesman says.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

31 Aug

South Sudan rebels accuse army of violating ceasefire

South Sudan rebels yesterday accused the army of violating a ceasefire, just hours after it came into effect, by bombarding their positions along the White Nile river.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

30 Aug

S.Sudan army ordered to end fighting ahead of ceasefire

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has ordered all government troops to cease fighting rebel forces as part of a peace agreement, his spokesman said, ahead of a full ceasefire on Saturday.

 

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