Ambushed in South Sudan (Full Length) - Summary

Summary

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The transcript is from a documentary about the civil war in South Sudan, where the reporter follows the government forces as they try to recapture the town of Bor from the rebels. The reporter witnesses the poor infrastructure, the tribal tensions, the propaganda efforts, and the ambushes that the government troops face along the way. The reporter also interviews some of the soldiers and generals about their views on the conflict and the peace talks. The transcript ends with the government forces retreating after a bloody battle and losing a senior general.

Facts

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1. South Sudan gained independence from the North in 2011 but slipped into civil war soon after.
2. The government accused the vice president Riek Machar of launching a coup attempt and he fled to start a rebellion.
3. Both sides have committed human rights abuses and killed civilians along tribal lines.
4. The government troops are mainly from the Dinka tribe and the rebels are mainly from the Nuer tribe.
5. The government troops have superior equipment and manpower but the rebels are more organized and skilled in guerrilla warfare.
6. The government troops have lost and recaptured the town of Bor several times in the course of the conflict.
7. The government troops were ambushed by the rebels on their way to Bor and suffered heavy casualties, including a senior general.
8. The government troops retreated to Mangala, near Juba, after failing to clear the area of rebels.
9. There was supposed to be a ceasefire in place but it was not respected by either side.