South Sudanese army reportedly a rebel attack in Lol State on Wednesday from two different directions.
The armed rebel opposition forces loyal to South Sudan’s former First Vice President Riek Machar had launched an attack targeting a government forces military base located north-west of the state administrative headquarters, Raja.
According to Lol state minister of agriculture, Angok Achuol Barjok, the government forces successfully repulsed and drove away rebel fighters from Bor Medina town after fierce fighting.
During the clash two of their fighters were also captured and they are now in the custody of our forces”.
The army spokesman, Colonel Santo Domic confirmed the clash, but did not provide details, awaiting reports from the area command.
