South Sudan People's Movement/Army (SSPM/A) is a South Sudan opposition movement founded on 1 May 2021. In 2023, the group operated along the South Sudan-Sudan border in Upper Nile and Unity State.[1]
| South Sudan People's Movement/Army | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leaders | Stephen Buay Rolnyang |
| Spokesperson | Mahafis Mayang Hoth |
| Dates of operation | 2021-present |
| Headquarters | Dajo, Upper Nile Region |
| Active regions | South Sudan |
| Opponents | SSPDF |
| Website | South Sudan People's Movement/Army on Facebook |
History
editStephen Buay Rolnyang founded SSPM/A in August 2021 after leaving SSUF/A. SSPM/A invaded Mayom on 22 July 2022 in retaliation for the government forces' attack on its bases in Bong on the previous day. During the attack, they killed the county's commissioner, Chuol Gatluak, and his three bodyguards. Furthermore, the group burned Gatluak's body. They briefly occupied the town before the retreat to the nearby villages for regrouping[2][3]
SSPM/A launched an ambush on the SSPDF convoy on 26 July 2022 in Tuoch Loka, Mayoum County, killing 22 soldiers and destroying 3 vehicles.[4] SSPDF executed three SSPM/A military officers in Kaikang on 7 August 2022 after being deported from Sudan allegedly to avenge the previous group attack in Mayom.[5][6] The execution received condemnation from the UNMISS.[6]
Rolnyang met Simon Gatwech Dual in Khartoum to ally with SPLA-IO Kitgwang on 20 October 2022.[7] Alzool TV reported that SSPM/A forces fought with RSF during the War in Sudan. However, the group denied that allegation.[1] Peter Chuak Wal Banyieng and James Gai Liep Ziel Yiach defected from SPLA-IO Kitgwang and joined SSPM/A with their forces on 14 December 2013 because Gatwech neglected them.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b NCMP, NCMP. "South Sudan People's Movement Denies Involvement in Sudanese Conflict". ncmorningpost.com. Northern Corridor Morning Post. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Radio Tamazuj, Radio Tamazuj (30 January 2024). "Q&A 'I doubt South Sudan will hold elections in December 2024'- SSPM/A's Gen. Stephen Buay". radiotamazuj.org. Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Sudan Tribute, Sudan Tribute (22 July 2022). "South Sudan rebels kill Mayom county commissioner". sudantribune.com. Sudan Tribute. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ RJMEC (October 2022). RJMEC report on the status of implementation of the revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan for the period 1st July to 30th September 2022 (PDF) (Report). Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. p. 5.
- ^ Radio Tamazuj, Radio Tamazuj (8 August 2022). "'Government summarily executed 3 rebel officers in Mayom': SSPM/A". radiotamazuj.org. Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ a b Holland, Hereward. "U.N. condemns execution of four South Sudan rebels". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Number One Citizen Daily, Number One Citizen Daily (20 October 2022). "Generals Gatwech, Buay mull over alliance". onecitizendaily.com. Number One Citizen Daily. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ The Juba Mirror, The Juba Mirror (14 December 2023). "669 officers and 8811 NCOS from SPLM-IO Kitwang defect to SSPM/A Under Gen Stephen Buay". thejubamirror.com. The Juba Mirror. Retrieved 3 March 2024.