A government official in Southern Liech State has accused the SPLA-IO forces loyal to Riek Machar of allegedly killing a trader in the area on Monday morning.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, the State Information Minister, Nyuon Joseph Gatliah said businessman Mabeny Naam Jidhol was killed by SPLA-IO soldiers in Maper Village of Tarjiath-Bor County.
He appealed to the opposition to investigate the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are immediately brought to face justice.
The SPLA-IO officials in the area were not immediately available to comment.