Rebel leader Riek Machar’s forces claim government forces launched attacks on their defensive positions at Ajuk of Fashoda State on Tuesday evening.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday, rebel-appointed information minister spokesman in Fashoda State Moses Akiech Kur accused government forces of attacking their troops in Ajuk but said they were able to repulse and kill 5 government soldiers.
But the state information minister from the government side, Othur Koch, denied the claims. Instead, he accused the rebels of clashing with Sudanese forces in northern Kordofan.