Rebels, Sudanese army clash in North Darfur

27/10/2013 18:25

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan Liberation Army led by Abdel Wahid (SLA-AW) have reportedly clashed in Mellit in North Darfur. A total of 18 people from both sides were killed, the rebels spokesman claims. In a statement issued on Saturday, the spokesperson for the SLM-AW, Abdelrahim Nimr, reported that the movement took control of Mellit town on Friday. According to Nimr, 16 militiamen were killed and a number of vehicles loaded with weapons and ammunition seized. Two of the movement’s troops were killed. Nimr added that the SLA-troops evacuated the town on Saturday. SAF Spokesperson, Al Sawarmi Khalid Saad, in a statement issued on Saturday evening said his forces killed five SLA-AW rebels during a pursuit to recover two vehicles the rebels had captured after ambushing a patrol, 2km outside the town of Mellit. Saad did not mention casualties among the army troops but affirmed they recovered one vehicle, adding that the army is pursuing the SLA-AW troops. File photo Related:LJM-Wafi ‘kill 10 Sudanese troops’ in East Jebel Marra ambush (22 October 2013)Battles between SAF and rebels leave 81 dead (20 September 2013)

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan Liberation Army led by Abdel Wahid (SLA-AW) have reportedly clashed in Mellit in North Darfur. A total of 18 people from both sides were killed, the rebels spokesman claims.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the spokesperson for the SLM-AW, Abdelrahim Nimr, reported that the movement took control of Mellit town on Friday. According to Nimr, 16 militiamen were killed and a number of vehicles loaded with weapons and ammunition seized. Two of the movement’s troops were killed. Nimr added that the SLA-troops evacuated the town on Saturday.

SAF Spokesperson, Al Sawarmi Khalid Saad, in a statement issued on Saturday evening said his forces killed five SLA-AW rebels during a pursuit to recover two vehicles the rebels had captured after ambushing a patrol, 2km outside the town of Mellit.

Saad did not mention casualties among the army troops but affirmed they recovered one vehicle, adding that the army is pursuing the SLA-AW troops.

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