South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) have clashed for two consecutive days in Central Equatoria and Upper Nile States.
"This morning, the SPLA-IO intercepted an attacking force of the SSPDF outside Mathiang, leading to the ongoing clashes that have now reached Mathiang town in Longechuk County. The situation in Mathiang remains tense as the SPLA-IO joins with the armed youth and continues to maintain presence inside the town," SPLA-IO Spokesperson Lam Paul Gabriel said Thursday on his official Facebook page.
