The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) headquarters said their will be no official celebration to mark the SPLA day Tuesday, 16th May.
The event is a national public holiday that commomerates the foundation of Sudan People’s liberation Army on May 16th 1983.
On this day, South Sudanese remember the contributions of the heroes and heroines who fought to bring about the country’s Independence.
However SSPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang said today, that the army headquarters has decided to mute the celebration like the past three years.
General Lul did not give any reason for not marking the day, but he encouraged the public to celebrate at home with families.
Source: Eye radio
