An SSPDF commander and a UN crew member were killed during an evacuation in Nasir, Upper Nile State, as a UN helicopter was attacked amidst rising tensions and clashes with the White Army. The SSPDF has accused SPLM-IO of inciting conflict, further complicating the situation.
On Friday morning, a commander of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and a United Nations crew member were killed in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, as a UN helicopter came under fire during an evacuation operation. This mission was aimed at retrieving SSPDF soldiers, including the commander, General Majur Dak, who had found themselves stranded following clashes with the local armed group known as the White Army.
The tragic incident highlights the volatile security situation in South Sudan, particularly as the nation approaches its first elections since gaining independence. Despite previous peace agreements aiming to stabilize the region, ongoing political tensions and challenges related to military integration persist, necessitating urgent dialogue among South Sudan’s leadership to mitigate conflict.
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