South Sudan Opposition Group Pushes Back Government TroopsAugust 7, 2017 - South Sudan opposition groups have retaken the town of Maiwut. However, according to South Sudan News Agency reports, after the rebel forces dislodged government troops from Maiwut. The news of Maiwut recapture came barely a day after South Sudanese government claimed Sunday that its troops have captured Pagak. The rebel General further disclosed to the South Sudan News Agency that Major General James Ochan Puot is now in full control of Maiwut. The South Sudan News Agency has confirmed that government forces have taken up positions in an area called Way Station located just outside Pagak.

Source: Ethiopian News August 07, 2017 10:07 UTC