18/09/2026
π΄ BREAKING: SSPDF Orders Lou-Nuer Forces to Assembly Areas in Nyirol
Juba, South Sudan | September 18, 2026
The South Sudan Peopleβs Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered all Lou-Nuer forces awaiting integration into the army and other organized forces to report to designated assembly areas in Nyirol County, Jonglei State, within 72 hours.
The order was issued by SSPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Santino Deng Wol.
According to SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. L*l Ruai Koang, forces deployed around Waat have been directed to report to the Waat Assembly Area, while forces operating around Langkien are to report to the assembly area there.
The SSPDF says the directive comes ahead of the arrival of a screening and integration committee. However, the statement did not specify when the committee will arrive or how many forces are expected to report.
Maj. Gen. L*l Ruai Koang described the directive as a βclear order for execution.β
Stay tuned for further updates.