Battle of Juba (2016)
| Battle of Juba | |||||||
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| Part of the South Sudanese Civil War | |||||||
A civilian casualty of the battle is carried to a makeshift grave. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Soldiers loyal to Salva Kiir Mayardit | Soldiers loyal to Riek Machar (SPLM-IO) | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Salva Kiir Mayardit Paul Malong Awan | Unclear | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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Presidential Guard (Tiger Battalion) Mathiang Anyoor South Sudan Air Force | Machar's bodyguards | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | 1,400+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 300+ killed (including 2 Chinese U.N. peacekeepers) | |||||||
The Battle of Juba of 2016 was a series of clashes in South Sudan capital of Juba between rival factions of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar respectively.