20/04/2023
Northern Bhar el Ghazal state shut downs two border points over Sudan fighting.
Northern Bhar el Ghazal state Authority has closed two of its borders with Sudan until further notice due to security concerns.
This follows continuing violence in Sudan between the Armed forces and the Rapid Support forces.
SSPDF Lion Division Three Commander Major General Akuei Ajou told a local radio station - Akol Yam Fm in Northern Bhar el Ghazal state.
“After the clashes in Sudan on Saturday, we decided to first hold back and see if any changes were going to take place, but up to now, the situation is still not good,”
“So, we decided to closed the border points until when all the situation in Sudan is calm.”
The two border points are Kiir Adem and Marem in Aweil North and East respectively.