source: Radio Tamazuj
actor1: SPLM-In Opposition: Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition
actor2: N/A
location: Meganis
notes: Change to armed group: On 3 August 2021, several prominent SPLM-IO senior generals based in Meganis (Manyo county, Upper Nile state) announced that they have removed IO leader Dr Riek Machar and appointed Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual (who was until recently the IO Chief of Staff) as interim leader, with Lt. Gen. Johnson Olonyi as his deputy. The generals have particular influence among parts of the Lou Nuer and Shilluk communities. Riek Machar has denounced the generals, and insists that he remain in charge of the movement. The extent of support among IO commanders for either side is unclear at the present time.