Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) troops clashed with unknown gunmen between Mundri West and Gullu town in Western Equatoria state on Thursday, according to a UN patrol.

Stephane Dujarric, spokesman of the UN Secretary-General in New York disclosed yesterday, “A UN patrol in Mundri reported heavy gunfire between Mundri West and Gullu town in Western Equatoria.” 

“A few hours later [on Thursday], the Mission also observed heavy gunfire exchanges between unknown armed elements and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army,” he added.

SPLA headquarters has not yet commented on the incident. Previously, clashes in Mundri were reported to have involved so-called SPLA 'Commando' units.