Update on South Kordofan, Jan. 9-10, 2012: There was heavy fighting between SAF and SPLA-N forces in the villages of Braum and Tess.
The SAF forces pushed their way to Braum in an offensive attack. The SPLA-N forces repelled the attack and the SAF forces retreated back to Kadugali.
During the attack in Tess, the SAF Air Force bombed the surrounding area wounding and killing many civilians. The exact number is unknown but I have attached pictures of the wounded civilians treated by the SPLA-N medic in a nearby village.
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Ryan Boyette
There have also been reports of rape of women in Tess village by SAF soldiers.
Since SAF troops are still located near the road to Yida Refugee camp, many civilians are scared to travel south to the refugee camp.
Editor's note: Ryan Boyette, formerly of Boca Grande, continues to monitor to civil war in Sudan at great personal peril. He sends information as he is able. The Gasparilla Gazette is publishing all communication from Boyette.
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Editor's note: Ryan Boyette, formerly of Boca Grande, continues to monitor to civil war in Sudan at great personal peril. He sends information as he is able. The Gasparilla Gazette is publishing all communication from Boyette.
