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SSPDF Claims Victory in Jonglei Amid Ongoing Tensions

2/5/2026

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The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) recaptured areas in northern Jonglei from the SPLM/A-IO after heavy fighting.
SSPDF Chief General Paul Nang Majok declared victory in Pieri and urged locals to abandon the SPLM/A-IO.
Pal Mai Deng, spokesperson for SPLM/A-IO, described withdrawals as a tactical redeployment and said morale remains high.
The situation remains tense due to operations and communication disruptions because the SPLM/A-IO remains silent on defeat claims.

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The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) recaptured areas in northern Jonglei from the SPLM/A-IO after heavy fighting.
SSPDF Chief General Paul Nang Majok declared victory in Pieri and urged locals to abandon the SPLM/A-IO.
Pal Mai Deng, spokesperson for SPLM/A-IO, described withdrawals as a tactical redeployment and said morale remains high.
The situation remains tense due to operations and communication disruptions because the SPLM/A-IO remains silent on defeat claims.