Gabriel Tang

General Tang

Gabriel Tang was a rebel militia leader in South Sudan. General Tang led a southern border militia allied to the Khartoum government during Sudan's civil war.[1] Most of his fighters are of the Nuer ethnic group.[2] Members of the Sudanese armed forces loyal to Gen Tang in Malakal clashed with the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) in 2006, killing about 150 people, and in 2009 in breach of the peace deal.[1] In April 2011, clashes between his militia and the SPLA in the state of Jonglei killed at least 57 according to government officials.[1] Shortly thereafter, Tanginye surrendered to SPLA forces and has been under house arrest in Juba awaiting charges against him.[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "South Sudan clashes between army and militia kill 57". BBCnews.com. 2011-04-24. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  2. ↑ "Civilians dead in South Sudan battle". Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-06-08.
  3. ↑ http://www.sudantribune.com/South-Sudan-Renegade-Gabriel,38774


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