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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan\u2019s army said on Monday it had launched an attack on the hideout of a comedian-turned-rebel leader, killing two fighters from his group, in the eastern Equatoria region.<\/p>\n

The South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF) said it was pursuing Philip Omon Batilimeo, known by his stage name Feel Free, after a \u201csurprise attack\u201d on his location on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Feel Free formed the People\u2019s Freedom Movement (PFM) in April, saying it aimed to liberate citizens from oppression.<\/p>\n

The government did not comment on the group\u2019s claims, but today\u2019s announcement by the SSPDF is acknowledgment of the rebellion.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn June 1st, 2024, at 5PM, our mobile infantry unit from the 7th Infantry Brigade received actionable intelligence and launched a surprise attack on Feel Free\u2019s hideout,\u201d said army spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang in a statement extended to Sudans Post.<\/p>\n

The statement said the clash resulted in the deaths of two PFM fighters, while Feel Free and two bodyguards narrowly escaped.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur units are in hot pursuit with the aim of either neutralizing the high-value target or arresting him to face justice,\u201d Ruai added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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