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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>A report by the UN mission in South Sudan, suggesting a build-up of the Agwelek forces in the Upper Nile state, is untrue, the deputy commander of Agwelek has said.<\/p>\n

The statement comes a day after the UN mission raised concerns over the reported build-up of the Agwelek forces in the Upper Nile state in the past few days.<\/p>\n

The Troika also expressed concerns about reports of preparations for renewed fighting in the state.<\/p>\n

According to UNMISS, the buildup of forces might pose security threats to civilians and affect humanitarian operations in Upper Nile and Northern Jonglei.<\/p>\n

The UN Mission called on the country\u2019s leaders to prevent further escalation of tensions in the Upper Nile region.<\/p>\n

In response, the second in Command of the Agwelek forces, General Paromi Angui Otein denied the reports saying that the group did not conduct build-up in the area.<\/p>\n

According to him, the forces are confined to their military bases in areas north of Jonglei State.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have forces in the Upper Nile. It is not a new thing that has been created these days. We have had forces and basses in Atar. We have bases in Pakowar, and Tonja is not a new location for us,\u201d said Gen. Paromi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are no new forces, it is just us who have been here. The report that the UN talked about is the report of the people of Jonglei.\u201d<\/p>\n

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