Rebels Say They Control Unity State Oil Fields Rebel forces in Unity State said on Friday they are in full control of the state and the oil wells, overturning government statements that SPLA controls some parts and oil wells. 28 December 2013 Rebels Say They Control Unity State Oil Fields Internally Displaced Persons in Bentiu, Unity state, when the Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Toby Lanzer, visited on 24 December, to assess the humanitarian situation. [UNMISS/Anna Adhikari]
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 27 December 2013 [Gurtong] – Moses Ruai, the Spokesman of the Unity State Interim Military government told Gurtong on Friday that committees are being formed by the interim government and are currently on the exploration of how to resume and better oil production after temporary suspense following clashes last week. On December 21, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) forces loyal to former Vice President Dr. Riek Machar seized Unity State with rebels now saying they are activating resumption of oil. After they seized Bentiu town then, the Commander of the SPLA-turned rebel Maj. Gen. James Koang declared himself the Interim Military Governor and suspended all Ministers and appointed caretakers. The rebels seized the town after fierce battle with the government forces with hundreds of both civilians and armed men reported to have lost their lives. Rebel Spokesman of Unity State Interim Military government Moses Ruai Lat said the oil production was suspended following the clashes. “Now there are committees that are being formed – by the Interim Military government - for Tharjath oil field and also Unity State oil fields to meet over and discuss on activities and for the normal resumption of all the oil fields,” Moses told Gurtong. He denied statements by South Sudanese Defense Minister and army Spokesman that the rebels only control the State capital, Bentiu. Kuol Manyang, the South Sudanese Defense Minister early Friday told Gurtong that Riek’s forces only control Bentiu but not the whole state. Posted in: Home, Governance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SouthSudanKob/CAJb14or9ErNV6ZxHaGdzdBOxVyeYA2kk82mmGyQCtFXB0cbV3w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
