The government of South Sudan attacked the SPLM-IO in Leer country causing the mass displacement of civilians according to Unity State opposition spokesperson James Yuaj.
“Around 5:30 in the morning our forces were under heavy attack from the government force in eastern part of Leer county. We have respond in self defense and repulsed them. Two were killed and many injured from their side” Yauj said.
One child was seriously injured form their side, Yauj said.
The Minister of Information in Northern Liech State Lam Tungwar confirmed that there is tension in Leer, but could not give further details. He said that Bentiu is relatively calm and there are committees from both the government and opposition working together in Northern Liech state.
“There were some clashes in Southern Liech state in Leer. But here in Northern Liech the situation is relatively calm” Tengwar said.