South Sudan: Bor Town in Hands of Machar Loyalists as Fighting Continues

18 December 2013

Bor — Troops of former SPLA general Peter Gadet have taken control of significant parts of the capital of Jonglei State, residents confirmed to Radio Tamazuj.

Gadet, a Nuer from Unity State, is loyal to the ex-vice president Riek Machar who is accused by the president of orchestrating a coup. The strength of his current force is estimated at "more than 2000," a state official said today.

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