The United Nations today accused South Sudanese rebels of violating a ceasefire in an attempt to recapture its former headquarters, reports the BBC.
The rebel spokesperson Lul Juang said they launched an offensive in response to several attempts by government forces to arrest their commander.
“The fall of Nasir now paves the way for military resources to be refocused on Poloich Oil Fields, Maban and Malakal,” he added, outlining the rebels’ future plans.
The South Sudanese army spokesperson denied the city had fallen after clashes between the two sides.
The conflict in South Sudan occurred sparked after the former deputy president Riek Machar was accused of plotting a coup against the president Salva Khir.
The rebel spokesperson Lul Juang said they launched an offensive in response to several attempts by government forces to arrest their commander.
“The fall of Nasir now paves the way for military resources to be refocused on Poloich Oil Fields, Maban and Malakal,” he added, outlining the rebels’ future plans.
The South Sudanese army spokesperson denied the city had fallen after clashes between the two sides.
The conflict in South Sudan occurred sparked after the former deputy president Riek Machar was accused of plotting a coup against the president Salva Khir.