source: Sudan Tribune; Radio Tamazuj
actor1: SPLM-In Opposition: Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition
actor2: Military Forces of South Sudan (2011-)
location: Kuergeng
notes: On 21 August 2018, SPLA forces accused SPLM-IO rebels of attacking their positions at Kuergeng (Unity state). According to the government, two SPLA soldiers and Brigadier General Goakuoth Machar were killed by SPLM-IO troops, whilst the SPLM-IO lost six soldiers and their own brigadier general. Three government soldiers also sustained injuries. The IO denied knowledge of the fighting.