Sudan: Militia Leader in Unity State Says Respect Ceasefire After Friday Clashes

10 January 2011

Juba — Colonel Gatluak Gai, a leader of the armed militia allegedly operating with backing of the Sudan Armed Forces, in the southern state of Unity on Monday said would respect and support the recently signed permanent cease-fire between General Athor and the semi-autonomous regional government of south Sudan.

Colonel Phillip Aguer, the Sudan Peoples' Liberation Army spokesman on Saturday said armed elements identified as loyal to Gatluak Gai attacked an SPLA post at Tor Bieth in Mayom county, Unity state, killing six soldiers capturing of 32 others and severely injuring 13. It is claimed that of the 32 captives, 15 were flown to Juba on Saturday.

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