SPLM-N rebels report new clashes in South Kordofan
April 3, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) fighters reported several clashes with the Sudanese government forces in South Kordofan in different positions during the week.
Lodi further claimed they killed 28 soldiers and seized a number of weapons, including seven anti-tank launchers RPG, and five heavy machine guns Dshka.
The fighting resumed between the two warring parties in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states since December 2014 when they failed to reach a cessation of hostilities agreement in Addis Ababa.
The African Union mediation called last week for a meeting to prepare an inclusive process to end war and discuss constitutional reforms but Khartoum government declined the invitation, saying it is preferable to organise it after April elections.
The rebel spokesperson added they repulsed on Wednesday 1 April an attack by the Sudanese government troops on a rebel controlled area, Jabel-ubsim 25kms southwest Abassia town.
Arnu said the attackers fled the area leaving eight dead bodies.
He also reported they repelled another attack on several villages in Rashad district but he didn’t mention the date.
The Sudanese army spokesperson was not available for comment.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday that recent fighting at Habila, 50km east of Dilling, displaced an unknown number of civilians who sought shelter in the villages surrounding the area, as well as in Dilling and Alqoz.
However, aid workers can only reach the affected population in Dilling.
“Humanitarian aid agencies are concerned about the plight of civilians who have been affected and/or displaced from Habila and surrounding areas,” said OCHA.
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