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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>A senior member of the opposition Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Unity State has switched sides, publicly declaring his allegiance to the ruling Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by President Salva Kiir.<\/p>\n

Brigadier General Samuel Machul Nguen Majiek announced his defection on Sunday, stating he made the decision after \u201cextensive consultations.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a written statement, he declared his move from the SPLA-IO under Riek Machar to Kiir\u2019s SPLM party, including its military wing South Sudan People\u2019s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and national security services (SSNPS).<\/p>\n

Majiek denounced his past involvement with the opposition and pledged his support for President Kiir, labelling him \u201cthe only visionary leader for South Sudan.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also expressed regret for joining the SPLA-IO in December 2020, vowing to write an apology letter to his former unit within the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS).<\/p>\n

This defection follows similar events in December 2023, when Major General John Turuk Khor of the SPLA-IO claimed he was expelled with his troops from Bentiu, the Unity State capital, for refusing to join the SSPDF.<\/p>\n

The Unity State government and the SSPDF had informed SPLA-IO commanders living in Bentiu at the time that they had to leave or face eviction, raising concerns about a violation of the peace agreement between the two factions.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. A senior member of the opposition Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Unity State has switched sides, publicly declaring his allegiance to the ruling Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by President Salva Kiir. 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