The Conflict in Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal: Sudan updates from the Small Arms Survey

Follow the links below for the latest available information and analysis from the Small Arms Survey on Dissident Militias in South Sudan.

The Conflict in Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal (16 October 2014)– NEW
Provides an analysis of conflict dynamics in Bahr el Ghazal as of October 2014, including Aturjong’s rent-seeking revolt and emerging political discontent with the NBeG government following Kuel Aguer Kuel’s appointment as caretaker governor. Discusses large-scale desertions of Nuer SPLA soldiers of the 3rd and 5th divisions over nonpayment of wages and fear of ethnic retribution. These dynamics do not pose a threat to state forces as much as indicate a general political and economic crisis in governance.
http://www.smallarmssurveysudan.org/facts-figures/south-sudan/conflict-of-2013-14/the-conflict-in-bahr-el-ghazal.html

Conflict map – Bahr el Ghazal (16 October 2014)
Showing major clashes and areas of control as of October 2014, as well as routes followed by SPLA deserters towards East Darfur in April and June 2014.
http://www.smallarmssurveysudan.org/fileadmin/docs/facts-figures/tables-maps/HSBA-Conflict-Map-BeG-Oct-2014.pdf

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