Sudan: South Sudan army repulse Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) attempt to retake Heglig
South Sudan’s Vice President, Riek Machar, said an attempt by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) to retake the disputed town of Heglig (Panthou) was repulsed Friday night.
Machar, who is currently in Bentiu town of Unity state where the fighting takes place, said Saturday that the SAF forces tried to retake Heglig on Friday but were repulsed 30km away, north of Heglig town, and fleeing back northwards.
Sudanese army carried out massive mobilization and deployment and announced that the forces were advancing toward Heglig, vowing to recapture it.
Philip Aguer, the SPLA spokesperson also said fighting was going on inside another disputed town of Kersana, saying the South Sudan army will also take control of the area.