The fighting occurred this week between the army of South Sudan and rebels in the Jonglei region have been particularly deadly one hundred and five people, including thirty-nine civilians were killed said on Friday 11 February, a spokesman the Confederate Army. Despite a cease-fire signed between January 5 and the rebel People's Liberation Army (SPLA) fighting erupted Wednesday and Thursday between the two parties, as the SPLA reported Thursday that had killed sixteen but expected a considerably higher.
Since the April elections, clashes between rebels and the southern army have left dozens dead in Jonglei State. Women and children were among those killed this week, seventy-five people were injured, the spokesman for the SPLA, the ex-rebels now head of the army of the semi-autonomous Southern Sudan.
Side of the army and police, the losses amounted to twenty dead and thirty wounded, he added. "The death toll is high because the attacks have occurred by surprise. We did not expect it because we had faith in the cease-fire," said the spokesman of the SPLA, which has been attributed to Rebels fighting broke out.
These attacks occurred shortly after the referendum of Southern Sudan, which was held from January 9 to 15. With 98.83% of votes for yes, the region must become an independent state by July. According to analysts, to strengthen security in this new state will be a major challenge. For more information: 
Since the April elections, clashes between rebels and the southern army have left dozens dead in Jonglei State. Women and children were among those killed this week, seventy-five people were injured, the spokesman for the SPLA, the ex-rebels now head of the army of the semi-autonomous Southern Sudan.
Side of the army and police, the losses amounted to twenty dead and thirty wounded, he added. "The death toll is high because the attacks have occurred by surprise. We did not expect it because we had faith in the cease-fire," said the spokesman of the SPLA, which has been attributed to Rebels fighting broke out.
These attacks occurred shortly after the referendum of Southern Sudan, which was held from January 9 to 15. With 98.83% of votes for yes, the region must become an independent state by July. According to analysts, to strengthen security in this new state will be a major challenge. For more information:
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