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NAS accuses South Sudanese army of grave human right breaches in Central Equatoria SudanTribube.com
December 28, 2020 (JUBA) - The National Salvation Front (NAS) Monday accused the South Sudan People s Defence Forces (SSPDF) of committing grave human rights violations against civilians in Central Equatoria state.
According to NAS spokesman Suba Samuel Manase the government forces in Loka West area of Yei county raped three women, maimed seven people, made members of Revival Community of Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) drink alcohol, looted properties and burned several huts. These crimes are serious violations of Cessation of Hostilities agreement (CoHA) which aimed at protection of civilians and provision of unhindered access to humanitarian assistance, Manase said in a statement extended to the Sudan Tribune.
Ceasefire monitoring body concerned about repeated clashes
The body monitoring South Sudan s ceasefire has expressed concern over the continued armed confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in various locations in the country and other hold-out groups in Central Equatoria.
Speaking at the opening of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) meeting, the chairman Major General Teshome Gemechu Aderie said areas around Kajo-Keji remain fragile following recent confrontations in Moroto Unified Training Center.
“The situation in general in the areas of Moroto is still fragile and this has resulted in the displacement of civilians and some alleged rape cases. We also call upon the parties involved to take the necessary steps and adhere to the ceasefire and the protection of the civilians,” he said.
Attacks in Upper Nile, SSPDF and SPLA-IO trade accusations
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) yesterday said that the Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) attacked their Dinji training center in Maban County of Upper Nile State on Sunday and Monday.
In an interview with Radio Tamazuj, Colonel Lam Paul Gabriel, the press secretary of the minister of defense, yesterday said “Yes, our base was attacked in Dinji training center in Maban County yesterday (Sunday) early in the morning and then again during the day.”
Col. Lam accused their peace partners of derailing the peace agreement which he says the IO leadership is working to implement.