SSDF denies fighting against SPLA in Jonglei

Feb 5, 2006 (KHARTOUM) — Spokesman of South Sudan Defence Forces (SSDF) Brig. Mohamed Chull Al-Ahmar has denied reports by some newspapers, which referred to the fighting that occurred at Yowai, in Jonglei State was between SSDF and SPLM forces.

He said in a statement to the state-run SUNA that the fighting was between the SPLM forces and the citizens and not with SSDF. He affirmed that SSDF is committed to all articles of the Agreement, pointing out that disarmament should be carried out by the D.D.R. and the UN organizations.

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