Breaking News: Brig. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang Arrives in Juba Today

2 min read

Brig. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the former rebel military spokesperson who broke away from Riek Machar’s group yesterday on Wednesday, has arrived at Juba international airport today at 2.15pm.

He was received by top government officials led by chief of general staff, Gen. Malong Awan, among others.

Lul Ruai has accused Riek Machar of orchestrating a failed military coup in December 2013. He blamed Riek for dragging his feet on the ongoing peace talks in Addis Ababa.

Lul has formed his own party, South Sudan Resistance Movement/Army, the SSRM/A, which he said will directly and separately negotiate with the government with the goal to establishing a new state for the Greater Akobo area.

Lul arrived today with David Yau Yau at Juba international airport.

About Post Author

PaanLuel Wël

administrator

PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

See author's posts