On May 5 at around 6:30 the Sudanese Armed Forces repelled an attack by SPLA-N forces on a SAF garrison at Umm Barmbeita in Rashad County, South Kordofan. The attack lasted about 2 1/2 hours after which the 1200 strong SPLA-N force retreated to Sarafai. Sudanese Antonovs bombed the area from the beginning of the attack until about 4pm. At least 5 SPLA-N soldiers were injured in the clash, 3 of which were sent to the Mother of Mercy Hospital in Gidele with more serious injuries.
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Michael Kevane 