South Sudan army in deadly clashes - Africa - Al Jazeera English: "At least 16 people have been killed in clashes between rebels and the army in south Sudan's Jonglei state, breaking a ceasefire agreed last month, the southern army has said.
Philip Aguer, spokesman for the south's Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), said the violence started when fighters loyal to rebel leader George Athor attacked an army base on Wednesday.
'Four SPLA soldiers were killed and 12 of Athor's men,' he said. 'This is a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Not only has he attacked SPLA, he has been planting landmines as well.'
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Philip Aguer, spokesman for the south's Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), said the violence started when fighters loyal to rebel leader George Athor attacked an army base on Wednesday.
'Four SPLA soldiers were killed and 12 of Athor's men,' he said. 'This is a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Not only has he attacked SPLA, he has been planting landmines as well.'
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