location: Malakal
notes: SPLA-IO claimed that government forces, supported by Sudanese rebels from the SPLM-N and JEM, attacked their positions in Mustaqbal, Gabat near Wadakona and Dentoang on 2 February. Many fatalities reported. SPLA denied receiving support from Sudanese rebels. SPLA-IO claimed to have captured nine government soldiers and destroyed four military vehicles.
target_text: location: Malakal, fatalities: 3