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South Sudan Military

Army commander in South Sudan 'joins rebels':

A top South Sudan army commander based in the key oil-producing Unity state appears to have defected to rebel forces, the country's army spokesman said on Friday.
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Military Sudan South

$38 million worth of arms destined for South Sudan government to arrive this month :

The government of China has sold $38 million worth of arms to the government of Salva Kiir to help it quell rebellion headed by his former vice president Dr Riek Machar. Ref. Source 1

South Sudan Military History & Civil Business Politics

Gen. Paul Malong Awan: A No Nonsense Man who’s Neutered? The fall of Gen. Paul Malong from the corridors of power to house arrest perfectly defied an apothegm that goes, “the bigger they are, they harder the fall.” Malong was not just a powerful military figure, but he was believed to be the de facto President of South Sudan. His relationship with the President is dated back 30 years ago. Source 3v.

Military Sudan South

This is another place where there are nuances and even the good guys aren't necessarily all that good. They are all there looking for more power and longevity rather than trying to do what's right for the country. Although, maybe they think only they know what's right and they have to be in power to implement it… but I doubt that's the reason.