JUBA – The holdout armed group, South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A) led by Gen. Dickson Gatluak claims they have received about 33 military officers from the PMPC of Gen. James Ochan Puot and the SPLA-IO under Dr. Riek Machar, according to Col. Philip Deng Kuol Nguot, the group’s military spokesman.
“The South Sudan United Front/Army, office of the official military spokesman is much honored and pleased to announce to the general public, SSUF/A revolutionary staunch supporters across the globe that, the entire leadership of our movement is proud to welcome the “heroic decision” willingly taken by our like-minded comrades mainly the former PMPC members and SPLM-IO from Maiwut County of Upper Nile State who switched their allegiances to the SSUF/A-ND under Gen. Dickson Gatluak Jock Nyuot. The group of 33 has got some good trained officers, NCOs and men, and is headed by Col. Tut Ruach Gith”. Reads part of the statement.
“Col. Tut Ruach Gith, Keak Tongyik Goth, Nhial Tuileguik Nyoach, Gach Bol Pathot, Lual Kuoth Keak, Bichiok Tap Nyayul Rom, Gatwech Biel kuony, Nhial Pal Rut, Duoth Kun Lit, Doluoth Ruach Rika, Buk Biel Keach, Ochan Chuot Muth, Chudier Duop Chuol, Puot Kim, Thanyang Puok Bol, Tesloach Gatluak Bomach, Mading Nyang Bomach, Jack Bomach Biliew, Ruach Riek Bol, Chuol Kuoth Bang Thot, Majiok Deng Ruin, Thuok Riek Tut, Gatlang Puot Chuol, Gatlang Kang Rut, Gatwech Bor Tut, Row Nyak Puoch, Ochom Duop kier, Nipnip Gony Tut, Buom Bandak Bol, Gatwech Lul Luak, Chieng Puok Joack, Both Chuot Mut, Gith Ruach Gith”. He revealed in the statement.
“Congratulations to Colonel Tut and his group for the wise decision to join SSUF under able leader General Dickson Gatluak Jock Nyuot”. He added.
“With a great pleasure, SSUF/A leadership cares for all servicemen and all are welcome to the rank and files of SSUF/A”, Col. Deng added.
In January, SSUF/A-ND announced an ouster against Malong in search for a lasting peace with Juba regime, but Malong later accused them of breaching SSUF/A constitution by holding secret talks with the government.
