Government forces killed seven rebel fighters loyal to Gen. Paul Malong and captured 34 others during fighting in Lol State on Tuesday and Wednesday, a local official said.

The State information minister Anei Anei told Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday that 18 rebel forces affiliated to South Sudan United Front/Army (SUF/A) were captured after they launched an attack on government troops at the Khor Shamam area of Greater Raja County on Tuesday.

He added that five rebel soldiers were also killed during fighting.

Anei further said government forces launched another attack to hunt down the rebels on Wednesday during which two rebel soldiers were killed and 16 others were captured in the battle.

There were no casualties from the government side, he added.

On his part, the SSUF/A spokesman said he was unaware of the clashes.

Gen. Malong's group is not part of the peace deal signed in September 2018.