Developments
• Upper Nile state
Malakal: Pro-governmental forces retook control of Malakal, the state capital, around mid-day after one hour of fighting. Casualties reportedly occurred inside the UNMISS compound due to stray bullets.
The UNMISS Level II clinic was destroyed. Rebels allegedly scattered in different directions, including Balit road on the way to Nassir, Maiwut, and Longachok, and Delob-Hill road in direction of Jonglei State. Unconfirmed reports indicate Balit was also recaptured.
Maban County: Local authorities have reportedly directed the redeployment of additional SPLA soldiers to improve the security in Maban County. Increased presence of armed uniformed personnel in the streets of Bunj was noted, with no visible tensions among the population. There has reportedly been a strengthening of security around access points into Maban County even as some people are reported to be staying overnight in the bush and returning to their homes in the morning.