SSPDF Launches Multi-Pronged Troop Advances Across Jonglei State

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Juba, January 25, 2026

By Savanna Radio Staff

Jonglei State, South Sudan: The Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have initiated coordinated troop movements across key Jonglei battlegrounds, splitting into three specialized units from Puktap to counter SPLM/A-IO advances and White Army reinforcements, local sources confirm.

The primary group pushes toward Pajut, strategically captured by opposition forces last week, aiming to reclaim this vital supply hub and disrupt Nuer militia supply lines. A second contingent advances on Gadiang to secure flanking positions, while the third targets the Ayod-Pathai axis, potentially isolating Nasir White Army fighters rallying Lou Nuer youth against recent inflammatory rhetoric from Generals Paul Nang and Johnson Olony.

These maneuvers signal a major SSPDF escalation following President Kiir’s security reshuffles, amid fears of Bor-Juba road closures and civilian displacement exceeding 180,000. Savanna Radio is monitoring developments in Jonglei State, noting calls for IGAD and UNMISS involvement to address escalating tensions and safeguard local communities