{UAH} Gen Koang Vows to Wipe Out UPDF Troops

Maj Gen James Koang Chuol

Unity state rebel Commander, Maj. Gen. James Koang Chuol, has described the Ugandan government's decision to deploy troops to fight alongside SPLA as "regrettable", but maintained rebel fighters would not be intimidated. -

The Ugandan UPDF is nothing to our forces ... we are ready to clear them out one by one. In some days to come, you will hear that the government troops will be running out of Bentiu town," said Koang. Gen Koang has backed the preconditions set by former vice-president-turned rebel leader, Riek Machar, who has insisted on the release of political prisoners and the withdrawal of foreign troops before negotiations on a ceasefire. The rebel commander said government troops who attempted to mount an offensive in Guit County on Wednesday had been driven back to the capital, Bentiu. Rumours have been circulating that rebel fighters are mobilising as part of a massive military campaign to recapture Bentiu from government forces. However, Koang denied any mobilisation of civilians, stressing that soldiers under his command would liberate the town soon. The UPDF has been publically reported to be taking part in the fighting of rebels in South Sudan. They are reportedly taking part in battles in Bentiu, Jameza, Malakal and other areas held by the rebel force. Gen Koang has threatened to deal with UPDF as required "eliminating them one by one" till he recaptures his lost stronghold, Bentiu. Gen Koang defected last year and took over Bentiu capital of oil rich region following an alleged failed coup attempt last month, which Kiir accuses Machar of masterminding. He declared himself governor and after a failed attempt to assassinate him, he sacked all government officials prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in the unity states. The government also closed down three oil fields following the loss of Bentiu. Government troops recaptured the capital of the oil-rich state earlier this month after it had long fallen under rebel control. Violence erupted in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, on December 15, after clashes between Nuer and Dinka members of the presidential guards. The violence has spread throughout the country, with government troops loyal to Kiir and forces aligned with Machar fighting for control of strategic areas. The violence has halted most of South Sudan's oil production. 

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