The cease fire in south Sudan has been violated again despite the warring parties recommitment themselves to implement the last August Agreement.Both parties are under threats of international sanctions if they failed to implement the peace agreement.The government and the oppositions have trade accusations over the violation.
Fresh fighting is reportedly erupted again in Upper Nile and Unity States.
The opposition Military Spokesman Col. William Gatjiath Deng said in statement that the government forces attacked their positions in Pulgori area of Leer County in Unity State on Wednesday afternoon.
“The government forces clashed with our forces in Leer County in an area called Pulgori at 10:00 am. They attacked us and they fought us until 1:00 pm� he stated.
He further said fighting took place over three days.
However, the SPLA spokesperson Col Philip Aguer, denied that SPLA forces moved outside Leer. Instead, he accused the rebel forces of attacking Leer which is controlled by the government forces.
Talking to the press in Juba, Aguer has called on the Un Peacekeeping mission the rebels allegations.
Six commanders from the oppositions and the government are facing sanctions, meanwhile U.S is leading another attempt in the UN Security council to impose more sanctions on south Sudan.
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