Battle of Juba (2016)
Clashes during the South Sudanese Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Juba of 2016 was a series of clashes in South Sudan capital of Juba between rival factions of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar respectively.
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Battle of Juba | |||||||
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Part of the South Sudanese Civil War | |||||||
A civilian casualty of the battle is carried to a makeshift grave. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Soldiers loyal to Salva Kiir Mayardit | Soldiers loyal to Riek Machar (SPLM-IO) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Salva Kiir Mayardit[3] Paul Malong Awan[4] | Unclear | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Presidential Guard (Tiger Battalion) Mathiang Anyoor South Sudan Air Force | Machar's bodyguards | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 1,400+[5] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
300+ killed (including 2 Chinese U.N. peacekeepers)[6][7][8] |
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