On the run from tyranny inflicted on them by the joint forces of Kiir's SSPDF and Machar's SPLA-IO, civilians continue to find themselves targets of systematic killings, looting, burning of huts, physical harassment and torture.
The Leadership of National Salvation Front (NAS) has received with deep sorrow the sad news of the sudden death of Rev. Bishop Wilson Noah Rule, the Bishop of the Lutheran Church of South Sudan. Bishop Wilson died on Thursday 21st May 2020 in Khartoum, Sudan.
Press Release on the ongoing joint military offensive by South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Mundri West, Western Equatoria State.
On 23rd May 2020, the SSPDF force accompanied by the elements of SPLA IO attacked NAS mobile base in Mundri West, NAS forces fought back in self-defense and repulsed the attackers.
On another development, as NAS continue to counter SSPDF and SPLA-IO offensive in Western Equatoria State, the National Security Convey traveling to Lakes State, Rumbek fell into NAS ambush in which five (5) government soldiers were killed in action, different assortments of ammunition were recovered and one (1) fuel tanker burnt.
Eid al Fitr message from the Chairman of the National Salvation Front General Thomas Cirillo
In a conflict setting where the regime is dysfunctional and the state has failed just like it is in South Sudan, communities and people most often depend on the social support system to face realities. The Leadership of NAS therefore urges the people of South Sudan to use the family support system to fight the spread of the COVID-19 by taking care of themselves as parents and their children. Events such as funerals, weddings and parties should be avoided for now, keep social distancing and wear a mask while in public places.
The National Salvation Front (NAS) has announced that it has effectively defeated and "neutralized the first phase of the joint SSPDF and SPLA IO military offensive", and hope that Kiir and his allies learn that "the futile offensive and the subsequent defeat sends a clear message that military [superiority] will never defeat human desire for freedom and justice."
- The Leadership of National Salvation Front (NAS) refutes the false allegations made by the SPLA IO Deputy Military Spokesperson, Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, in a statement dated 14th/05/2020, that about eight (8) were abducted by NAS in a road ambush in Kansuk, Kajo-Keji County.
- According to our sources, these officers were arrested by Gen. Moses Lukujo (SPLA-IO) on 5th April 2020 under the instruction of Gen. Mabieh after protesting the promotion of Gen. Moses Lukujo into the rank of Maj. Gen
- In essence, the whole issue is about power rivalry within the SPLA IO - internal problem of SPLA IO
A press release by SSOMA on the continuous CoHA violations by the Juba regime against the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA).
- SSOMA is troubled and very concerned with the ongoing violations of CoHA 2017 by the Juba regime against the positions of SSOMA’s alliance member (NAS), despite the recommitment to the Feb 13 2020 Rome Resolution on CoHA.
- SSOMA would like to inform the government and the IO, the people of South Sudan and the International Community that any attack on its members is an attack on the SSOMA as a whole.
May 02 2020: NAS press release on the all-out military offensive and displacement of civilians from their villages. Includes
- How SSPDF cancelled all road movement by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and all NGOs to provide cover for the offensive and to deny UNMISS as well as NGOs access to areas and evidence of the humanitarian catastrophe in the making and the atrocities of the SSPDF- SPLA IO on civilians.
- The recruitment and use a local militia known as "Enough Militia" belonging to Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr Elia Lomoro
- Evidence of Kiir lack of political will to negotiate a political settlement to end the conflict in South Sudan
The Leadership of the National Salvation Front (NAS) would like to update its members, supporters, the people of South Sudan and members of the International Community on the latest developments in the ongoing joint military offensive in Equatoria by forces of Kiir's SSPDF and Machar's SPLA-IO - they are being defeated in all fronts!