South Sudan Deploys Troops to Secure Heglig Oilfield Under SSPDF-Claimed Three-Way Deal

South Sudan deploys troops to secure Heglig oilfield under SSPDF-claimed three-way deal

South Sudan has deployed troops to the Heglig oilfield under what its military describes as a three-way arrangement with Sudan’s rival factions, aiming to shield critical infrastructure from the country’s escalating civil war.

South Sudan army to secure critical Heglig oilfield in Sudan war spillover

The move follows RSF capture and deadly drone attack on Sudan’s largest energy facility.

South Sudan announces deal with Sudan warring sides to secure key oil field

South Sudan said Thursday it had reached an agreement with warring parties for it to secure a key oil field in Sudan near the border after the site was seized by paramilitaries. South Sudan announces deal with Sudan warring sides to secure key oil field Kordofan, where the Heglig oil field lies, has become the epicentre of the Sudanese civil war after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of the entire Darfur region in the we…

South Sudan Army To Secure Critical Heglig Oilfield In Sudan War Spillover

South Sudan’s military has moved into the Heglig oilfield under an unprecedented agreement between the country and neighbouring Sudan’s warring parties to safeguard critical energy infrastructure from the country’s civil war. The deployment on Wednesday came after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the strategic site on December 8, compelling the government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) units to retreat across the border …

SSPDF takes charge of Heglig oil field security under new tripartite deal

A new security deal has been reached between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to secure the Heglig oil field, also known as Panthou. According to SSBC, SSPDF Chief of Defence Forces General Dr Paul Nang Majok confirmed the agreement, saying it is part of ongoing joint efforts to stabilise the area and protect key infrastructure. The oil installations in Heglig are considered critical to…