Soldiers begin assembling at barracks ahead of July 31st deadline

The army says soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have started moving to verified barracks in accordance with a directive from the Joint Defence Board. 

 

Army spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai says food has been prepositioned and the troops are assembling at more than 20 barracks across the country. 

 

The JDB on Sunday gave government and opposition forces till the 31st of this month to assemble at barracks and cantonment sites ahead of training and possible integration. 

 

Maj Gen Lul is confident the army will complete the process within the one-week deadline and warns that any soldier who deliberately defies the marching orders will face disciplinary action. 

 

He spoke to Sebit William in this interview.