Monday, December 23, 2013

South Sudan Military Preparing For An Offensive Against Rebel Held Areas



South Sudan Military Vows to Take Back Rebel Areas -- Voice of America

NAIROBI, KENYA — South Sudan’s government says it is preparing to re-take territory seized by rebel factions of the country's army. A week-long crisis in the country has left hundreds dead and tens of thousands fleeing for their lives.

South Sudan’s army spokesman Philip Aguer said the military was being deployed to the town of Bor, capital of Jonglei state, which was seized by forces under control of a rebel commander last week.

“Definitely the army is planning to restore control and retake those towns into the control of the government,” he said.

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More News On The Growing Conflict In South Sudan

South Sudan says it will attack rebel-held towns as peace efforts stall -- Reuters
South Sudan army readies to hit back at rebels -- AFP
S Sudan army says strikes on rebels imminent -- Al Jazeera
Fighting spreads in South Sudan as fears grow of civil war -- NBC
South Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Oil-Producing State -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Rebels seize key town in South Sudan -- CNN
Fears grow of civil war in South Sudan as rebels seize town -- Reuters
US evacuates but thousands of foreigners trapped in South Sudan amid violence -- FOX News/AP

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