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[image: email]Email<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?iframe&page=enviar_email_articulo&id_article=50054> [image: print]Print<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?iframe&page=imprimable&id_article=50054> [image: pdf]Save<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=spipdf&spipdf=spipdf_article&id_article=50054&nom_fichier=article_50054> [image: separation] [image: increase] <http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?article50054#> [image: decrease] <http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?article50054#> [image: separation] [image: separation] ------------------------------ February 22, 2014 (JUBA) - South Sudan on Saturday downplayed the significance of the alleged visit of its former vice-president turned rebel leader to the United Kingdom, despite rebels denying these claims. *South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar speaks to rebel General Peter Gatdet Yaka (not seen) in a rebel controlled territory in Jonglei State February 1, 2014 (REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic)* Presidential spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny said he was optimistic that the British government would not provide any weapons to Riek Machar. "The visit would not have any significant impact that would affect relations between the two countries, because United Kingdom is capital of liberties and I believe the UK government would not provide weapons to the rebel leader if that were to be the mission," Ateny exclusively told*Sudan Tribune* on Saturday. The official's remarks came in the wake of reports on social media that Machar visited the UK after leaving his base in Jonglei state by a plane allegedly chartered by Egyptians and went to the capital, Cairo. The rebel leader, according to unconfirmed reports, allegedly got a visa at British embassy in Cairo on Thursday before leaving for the UK on Friday night. On January 15, South Sudan President Salva Kiir cancelled Machar's diplomatic passport. The visit, if true, would be the rebel leader's first foreign trip since the outbreak of the conflict between rival factions of soldiers within the country's presidential force. *MACHAR'S ALLEGED VISIT DENIED* But Machar's spokesperson has refuted these allegation, saying the rebel leader had not traveled beyond South Sudan borders. "This is not true. Dr. Riek Machar is in his base in Jonglei state. He has not travelled outside South Sudan since December last year. The government needs to revisit the source of such incorrect information," James Gatdet Dak told *Sudan Tribune* on Saturday. He, however, stressed that his boss was free to travel outside the country if and when he wanted to, hinted that the rebel leader had not yet decided to travel abroad. (ST). Comments on the Sudan Tribune website must abide by the following rules. Contravention of these rules will lead to the user losing their Sudan Tribune account with immediate effect. - No inciting violence - No inappropriate or offensive language - No racism, tribalism or sectarianism - No inappropriate or derogatory remarks - No deviation from the topic of the article - No advertising, spamming or links - No incomprehensible comments Due to the unprecedented amount of racist and offensive language on the site, Sudan Tribune tries to vet all comments on the site. There is now also a limit of 400 words per comment. If you want to express yourself in more detail than this allows, please e-mail your comment as an article to [email protected] Kind regards, The Sudan Tribune editorial team. <http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?article50054#forum> - 23 FEBRUARY 09:58, BY Mi diit What is wrong with Ateny Wek. He adds shame to Mr. Akiir. Why telling lies? Or is Mrs. Akiir panicking about the recent capture of Malakal and more to come? REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309469&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:13, BY omoni jr. HAHAHHAHA, my brothers from Equatoria region,please wake up,this war is not for Nuer only,it is a war against tyrant salva kii. Look, where in the world president has his own army apart from NATIONAL army? isn't only found in south sudan? Do not let this opportunity go unanswered .let use it wisely ,weapons are available right now,just come pick one. Insha allah . REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309477&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:13, BY Anti-traitors! I don't blames these infamous traitors and their kids or cohorts since this is what they are known for. But Mr president for not crushing this devils and their evils activities immediately. REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309478&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:16, BY omoni jr. you mr. pro-traitor. please clean your ass first before you talk shit,you are idiot. you just follow the wind,but your days are counting REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309481&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:13, BY omoni jr. HAHAHHAHA, my brothers from Equatoria region,please wake up,this war is not for Nuer only,it is a war against tyrant salva kii. Look, where in the world president has his own army apart from NATIONAL army? isn't only found in south sudan? Do not let this opportunity go unanswered .let use it wisely ,weapons are available right now,just come pick one. Insha allah . REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309479&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:44, BY Malakal county Simon @ Omoni Jr! Good call bro and let's all use this opportunity to eliminate Kiir and his likes, from the power by all mean because opportunity come onec a time.... REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309496&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:37, BY 4Justice You see this is the problem with Kiir, 'he wants you to say what he wants to hear' therefore only a fool would work with such a person. If you tell kiir let's buy a Fighter Jet, he'll likely say no! let's buy a fleet of V8s Vehicles. REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309492&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:38, BY Mapuor Midiit Dinkas are determined more than ever to fight this war.They knew that after Jallaba war,there would be another war with Jallaba slaves.We know how to swim in international complex political ocean,we will never be forsaken, for we have many avenues open to us, as it was the case during the cold war era.SPLA OYEE ALLUTTA CONTINUA REPONDRE MESSAGE<http://sudantribune.com/spip.php?page=forum&id_article=50054&id_forum=309493&lang=en> - 23 FEBRUARY 10:42, BY Mapuor This war must be fought at any cost using all available resources.Being on defensive for long would give the enemy upper hand.Nasir and Akobo need strong offensive action and they will forget Malakal.All Dinka youth must be armed to the teeth.Tong dit athar raan eben. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. 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