Yauyau rebels clash with South Sudanese army in Jonglei

August 27,2012 (BOR) - South Sudan authorities have confirmed new clashes between SPLA forces and a rebel group led by David Yauyau in Thodo about 60 kilometres from Lekuangole payam of Pibor county.

SPLA) soldier stands in a parade during their 29th anniversary celebrations in South Sudan’s capital Juba (Reuters)

Jonglei state governor has left this morning for Lekuangole Payam in Pibor where the attack took place.

Speaking to Sudan Tribune from Pibor, the commissioner of Pibor county Joshua Konyi Irer said the SPLA soldiers clashed with the rebel militia on 22 August and the number of "casualties is not yet confirmed up to now".

The SPLA spokesman, who has just returned from Pibor County also confirmed the attack on Monday. He said that the clashed had taken place in the area but declined to elaborate on the details of the fight saying he was out of the office.

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