South Sudan government accuses rival forces of truce violation

‘The South Sundanese government has accused forces loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar of attacking its forces in a key northeastern town in violation of a recent ceasefire.

Michael Makuei, a government spokesman said on Saturday that positions of the South Sudanese soldiers had come under attack by rebel forces in the strategic town of Malakal over the past hours.

“The rebels yesterday attacked our position in Malakal but they were repulsed and this morning they again attacked Malakal,” media outlets quoted Makuei as saying, adding, “This is a violation of the cessation of hostilities of the agreement and it should be recorded.”‘

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