Ambushed in South Sudan (Full Length)
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The war in South Sudan began in murky circumstances in mid-December, when tribal factions within the country's army, the SPLA, began fighting each other in the center of the capital, Juba. The SPLA quickly fractured into two camps: an insurgency drawn from members of former vice president Riek Machar's Nuer tribe and troops who remained loyal to President Salva Kiir, of the Dinka tribe. Both sides have been accused of committing gross human rights abuses during the conflict. VICE News arrived in Juba and found the army desperate to dispel rumors that rebels were advancing on the capital. Soldiers were keen to take our correspondents on a trip with them into the bush to recapture the strategic city of Bor from the rebels... only the raid didn't turn out quite as they had expected.
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Back in 2014, VICE News arrived in Juba and found the army desperate to dispel rumors that rebels were advancing on the capital. Watch More: Violence and Private Security in South Africa - bit.ly/2E9XpO8
You guys still come back to your old videos?
Guys plz do a documentary on Somalia or South Sudan.
Back before you found a way to blame everything on Trump.
VICE News Lopez Lomong was kidnapped by the rebels when he was 6
peoplevsradio317 they don’t do that, and trump has done a lot of terrible stuff and people like you are stuck watching a billionaire on fox news
Props to the journalist though, it takes some brass balls to travel with such a reckless and unprofessional military force.
yeah
do you that this unprofessional army fought the longest war in africa till we came out victorious brave men
Hey buddy, arent you the guy from TheChoppingBlock's channel?
Trumpeter
JafarI FarI you ever heard of SOF?
Reporter: "Any casualties?" Commander: "Oh yes."
It might actually mean they're not trying to hide anything as he's really confident with his answer tho
@@wooki8725 yeah, but it felt like he was almost excited by the amount of casualties ))
@@dw_bh5009 well dubt he is excited for his casuality
When do you fight a war with no casualties?
i feel sorry for those guys hope they are good now
"A rebel is someone who's not organized" *proceeds to flip their truck 5min later*
😂😂😂😂
the road was bad that is not their fault, i drove on bad terrain before its like you are on the moon. but the guy running behind a backing vehicle was asking it
Mate those Murram roads are no joke
hahahhaha lmfao loudly bro :DDD
That senior government official who was killed there was my uncle. Imagine he was in Kenya for treatment when war broke out in December. 3 days later, he got a call from government to come and resume his duty and that’s how we lost him in that reckless fight. He was a breadwinner not only to his family but to the whole community at large. Since that day, we are all experiencing his absence everyday. Me and some other cousins drop out from school since we were not able to afford our school fee. It’s so sad to see our people being blindfolded to fights each other just because of INDIVIDUALs’ INTEREST.💔
Why are africans fighting just because of some few politicians decisions. this is so sad.. most war in the world are lead by people who suffere not direct consequences
@@jackroro7381 well a soldier is a job that provides education and money especially if they rank up,they have families to provide for brother when your hungry you don't have time to think about politics,not saying it's right though
@@javiermartinezjr8849 i don't understand your point. are you saying that it is not because of the politics that they are fighting, that it is because soldiers are hungry? can you explain?
Sorry man
You will make it. In our hardest times we will always be sad but just remember that it will be okay in the end. I hope you do not go down the same path as your uncle.
They brought 0 medics into the field? And hey have the balls to say the rebels are unorganized...
Yep absolutely no medical treatment. So superficial wounds became fatal.
LAMOO
I'm guessing they have very few medical professionals and can't afford to lose any on the front line
These guys fear nothing... they die tall and proud. They don't care
@@Michaelkaydee Eeh it didnt seem like they fear nothing. They looked pretty afraid to me
tell u what, this journalist is a brave man.
+Alexandra T 😆true brave g pense
Someone get this man a medal!!!
Kelonda P yeah these vice reporters are very liberal and say a lot of really dumb shit, but theres no questioning how big their balls are. When they go for a story they go all in. Very hardcore and very brave.
Yeah, he was even helping pull in an injured solder in the middle of the mess. Crazy! Balls of steel I say.
Rick Balliet bro I totally agree. Vice is incredibly goofy with their liberal beliefs but I cannot deny their sheer bravery in bringing stories like these to us.
The utter bravery of the vice team filming there was just incredible.
From a South Sudanese point of view, the war was heartbreaking. Praying that it never repeats itself
🇳🇵❤😢😔
Hey bro Sudan has computers and internet?
@@alucardbalmond3480 L joke. Missing father?
@@user-bl2po7fp9c hi, advance civilization from wakanda... Big fan... Love wakadanese...
@@alucardbalmond3480 yes actually alotta places like. Juba have computer and electricity but only some people have internet
“An army of sheep led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a sheep.” - Alexander the Great -
Just stfu
Good quote befitting the situation at hand.
@@astro3213 idiot. If you've got nothing to add stfu.
@@astro3213 pretty accurate in this case. Their leaders are incompetent.
I'd pick an army of lions led by a lion
Ohh the irony.. That general was talking about how the rebels were unorganized...
Where is their snipers why no snipers like seriously you put 7 pro snipers spread with cover they can do the job on softening the enemy force
@@larissa3293 oookaay Mr general, leave this to the actually tacticians
Mrs....also I am not a kid thank you kind sirs
@@larissa3293 These people are from a poor country. They still live in huts and are uneducated. They clearly do the best they can but they don’t have trillions to put into a defence force and train their guys like other countries do. They don’t even have proper protective gear. The guy who got shot in the chest would have been ok with the right uniform.
@@ryanmorgan9589 Even guys after playing CS-go for an hour have better training than those villigers that got guns in their hands right before they fight.
I'm Nuer,my father was murder in this conflicts back to 2013 and my uncle was shot his leg broken 💔,we were service with my mother and sisters 🇸🇸✌🏿
Sorry to hear that brother, from scotland we pray you never have to experience that again unfortunately fighting broken out in sudan this morning in Khartoum, Sudanese people on both sides have been through enough, we pray an end to conflict can be found but firstly foreign nations need to stop interfering, 🏴🏴🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇩🇸🇩
It was inhumane I tell you. I was in that town Bor. Running as a kid was😭 I thank God my family and I survived.
Selalu bahagia semuanya saudaraku Amin Duh Gusti Alloh muliakan mereka semuanya Amin
@@mawan6998 Sud Sudan Is not muslim
The press is the most armoured person in there.
This isn’t even funny , it’s retarded , just give their troops training and , actual armor , then you can win .
@@civilizedhuman7875 as if they have the budget to lmao, why would you give your militia expensive helmets and body armor when they will just flee
@@troy4298 there militia , wow , what about the real army ???
@@civilizedhuman7875 theyre militias considering how poorly theyre trained
@@troy4298 it’s so sad I was like damn the nato not helping them
The performance of those soldiers makes my inner Armchair General cry.
Lol good one lance
😂😂😂
This is what it's like to have 20% equipment in HOI4.
Well said.
It’s Africa mate, the only time they do as they should is when contractors assist in direction of the military for the overall tactics.
"The enemy are on the run, they are not trained, they are civilians" Bruh
I worked with many refugees, but trust me you working with Sudanese has been my best experience. They are lovely, very welcoming, they are always ready to change, a peaceful community they are. I wonder why these wars never end in Sudan. These guys truly love peace. I love you Sudan, may God heal and forgive your nation
Thank you for your comment we need people like you
Those are south sudanese not sudanese they’re completely different countries
@@boronto5715 hey dear, I was working South Sudanese in Bidibidi refugee settlement in yumbe district, then to imvepi in terego and rhino camp too. So I know what type of Sudanese I'm talking about.
they wont stop because your governments keep funding them. you funded the secession of south sudan and now you’re funding the rebels. may god forgive YOU because you and your NGOs are the cause.
It appears that the army are their own worst enemies. Most of the casualties are likely self inflicted and that poor guy in the truck with the chest would - looked like nobody cared and he was gasping his final breaths.
Crazy
Alex Ramsey crazy
KALBOYFROMWA " bed partners of the rebels.." well said lol
@KALBOYFROMWA you need more then a like for that post. You said it
Pretty much sums it all up. Backwards countries need to be honest with themselves about how ignorant and disorganized they are.... only then can they begin to dig themselves out of their darkness.
"the commanders ran away first leaving their troops confused and in disarray"
Those rebels aint joke my brother
*officers
@@ghaijal9085 we know that rebel are no joke but if you going to send well trained military they can wipe out that rebel they have arsenal but lock of training and discipline this military is a clown 🤡🤡🤣🤣 no offense but I'm telling you the truth 😂
*small pp cowards
That abandoned young commander is conversant with the nature of war in that area, he's a real soldier,
and the way that journalist did not let him talking about the propaganda of trying to make it a tribal war, is really making me wonder the true identity of the journalist
he sounds dumb as f@ck and he's the best south Sudan has to offer. no wonder that country is sheeet
No South Sudanese love to watch this video because it’s heartbreaking, But he’s an incredible Journalist… 🇸🇸 Now we’re at peace and our Country came back together again.
Good evening
I have some friends who are sudenese, I know them from youth group at our church here in San Diego downtown. They are some awesome people. Pray for peace in Sudan.
Praying wont help anyone. If you wanted to help them you would have done something useful.
@@nuck- you need prayers or food say it ? Nonsense
@@nuck- god is almighty he can do anything don't understand estimate the power of our lord
@@ajangchol3904 Your imaginary friend cannot help anyone.
What have you done to help your a hypocrite if you tell people to help and not do anything so before you doubt a God who you know nothing about do something to help these Sudanese people
The rebels seem more well trained than their "army"
That is what they call an ambush nothing professional about it
They need training
Rebels are led by Riak Machar, he did his military training with the US Special Forces.
@@joswassenyos2810 Takes considerable planning and discipline to execute an ambush.
@@joswassenyos2810 Between the rebels and the army it's quite obvious to see who the professionals are and it's not the ones that run away at the first sign of trouble... and you're wrong.
I like how when the convoy was shot at, all of the soldiers got out in a mass gaggle and stood around in the open.
This documentary made 10 years AGO is STILL incredible. The coverage is so much better than "coverage" made these days by media companies.
throwback to when VICE produced the best war documentaries
Back when VICE was hardcore
Back when vice was risking a persons life just to get an entertaining documentary for people who wants entertainment than wish ang pray for the best for these people they dieing getting murdered, raped, burned, bombed, kidnapped, name it.
Much better back then. They would point out conflict. Now they incite it. Crazy how times have changed.
@@cabs9310 I really don't think VICE forced any of their journalists to do such dangerous work. I think it's a great thing to inform people what war looks like, the chaos, depravity and horrors to remind people war is not like fucking video games or movies portray it. Also it's really hilarious that you think you're superior because you "wish and pray" for the victims, like jesus fucking christ at least the ones viewing a documentary is more in touch with reality and expands their insights into conflicts around the globe.
This reporter really needs to tighten that belt so he ain’t holding his pants up while running lmao
While there he was on a African diet , just kidding.
Pants are heavier when full of crap.
Hahahahaha
Honestly really heartbreaking hearing everyone saying they want peace, to be as one, and lamenting about their brothers and sisters dying in the fighting rebels included. War is hell.
I remember I read a book that was a true story about this exact war, I later studied the subject more and it honestly breaks my heart
What book is that?
@@cdetreasurebasopo6948 a long walk to water i thin
@@ZeroF71 Thank you, let me check
Reporter: You are going to go with them? General: Of course. I am the commander. Interesting.
And he's also one of the first out of there when they got fucked xD
Kings always rode into battle with their troops.
and run 1st with his officers :D hahaha
@Hugo yeah, they did.
@@codyrockarano5220 No they didn't. As if the king was normally on the front line.
Nobody thought to bring Medics?
Dude, they flee at the first sign of sustained contact.
This isn’t a videogame
No xountrywide infastruxture exists in this new nation. Of course there isnt any.
mek Is cool oh yeah so every time we have a soldier that’s shot we just leave them :/ yea we totally do that
And a medic wouldn’t just drag them away
Credits to this cameraman it takes courage to make such a documentary
I've been to South Sudan, it's a beautiful country, if only they can all agree to live peacefully.
Man...Detroit has improved since the last time I was there...
Comments like this make reading these comments worth it. Thank you.
So good
Fuck you I was born and raised in Detroit,still live there, visit Midtown,Downtown,New center area,its developing. But that shit was funny.. Lol.
+BIONIK DIKK don't tell them shit ppl only believe what TV wants them to
Sirus Strongbadus hahahaha
Imagine there being a journalist just like this on the other side also filming the action XD
Ironicly vice made a documentary about the other side in 2014 too, so this is a very likely possibility.
under rated
Underrated
Hopefully it's an impartial journalist unlike this one who is awful
credit to the journalist and his camera man for their bravery. so sad to see south sudan people experiencing this terrible war.
This journalist deserve multiple award...like seriously!!!! He was soo calm like there was nothin goin on..really brave..
It's refreshing to have a VICE story without some hipster in it.
rick hall vice is not a good organization how can the white man give guns to a tribalistic society what is going to happen
Johnny Owusu lol wtf are you talking about theyre journalists not the CIA
VideoKing lol I'm not talking about vice I'm talking about history
haha i know lmao
reaLA LA You were just fucking talking about vice, read your damn comment.
Basically everyone is just LARPing, but realistically nobody has a clue
The problem is with President of southsudan
😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣
This is tribal warfare with new hardware. It's never organized, and it's always brutal.
@@chilliewhk And I bet BLM can find a way to blame It all on white hetero men 🤣
My all Time Favorite Documentary. I do not know how many times i watched this Documentary.
أنا من شمال السودان... وهذا الوثائقي جعلني أبكي كالطفل الصغير على أبناء بلدي اللذي تفتت وتمزق وقتل رجاله ورملت نسائه وتيتم أطفاله.. إن العين لتدمع وإن القلب ليفجع وإنا لفارقك يا جنوب لمحزونون
The senior government general who was killed in the ambush with his three bodyguards was a close family friend, I grew up with his kids. Breaks my heart to watch my countrymen killed each other
😭
That's very sad ......has the situation improved?
@K K If peace was an option here, war would've stopped long ago
Would it warm your heart to see them kill outsiders? 😂
Rip to your friend. While the S Sudan government isn’t exactly the best if governments, this war is absolutely unnecessary
In South Sudan the recruiter just knocks on your door, hands you the uniform, rifle and out you go to war.
Rest in peace the soldiers that died on duty.
Not me watching video of nine years😂😂😂
Generals talking about how these rebels are unorganized.The irony .
they have no perimeter defense line. everyone just walking around without purpose..
@@myoti9831 not to mention no soldiers here have any means of being able to communicate with each other. no radios, nothing. all those fancy weapons and military training are pointless if your troops cant communicate properly with each other in an active warzone.
@@criticalcrits5906 i highly doubt those troops actually recieved any training, and they´re guys just wearing camo shirts and carrying soviet era rifles. Absolutely insane how nobody is even wearing a helmet.
I met a sudanese guy here in venezuela about 7 years ago, he was a beautiful soul, I hope he is doing fine wherever he is right now
S0uth sudan is n0t sudan~
Good luck if you are in venezuela my guy
@@fish5671 I am, sadly
@@ricardomorillo7922 good luck for you then
I worked and lived with 2 men from Sudan. One was from the north, and one was from the south. One was a devout Muslim, the other a catholic with tribal beliefs and decorative scars on his face. These two men never fought. They said the fighting was always instigated by others and that most Sudanese hated the fighting. I asked if they missed their homeland and if they ever wanted to go back, even just to visit. They said they had no desire to return at that point. They would return when kids stopped carrying AK47s and the fighting had stopped. Sadly, they fear that this won't happen in their life time.
I was in Bor S.Sudan when this war started and I thank God I survived.
The rebels obviously watched the army calming down and eating dinner and then attacked when they least expected it... Guerilla hit and run tactics definitely caused survivors on that day PTSD
anyone else saw that 1 guy dancing with a toilet brush :o 4.50
+MalTheGreat S I guess he's tired of the shit!! ;0
loool
It carries special power when shit hits the fan
Iqmal Kamal lol yes
It's a secret deadly weapon in the right hands.
2 mags, a shitty conditioned AK, a pocket of ammo, possibly a uniform and a pair of sandals.. dudes got balls
This needed to be longer this was GOOD, impressive work by the young man reporter...great small documentary.
4:49 ... is the guy holding a toilet brush?
i thought i was the only one that noticed that LOLOL!! thats how you win wars man.... toilet brush the enemy to death... ahahah!!
in this sad story you made me laugh. i bet he doesnt know wht its used for
will these men are much cleaner than you dump thay wash not using toilet paper like you stinky so dont underestmite any one before you clean youer stinky filthy ass
flatsh1 your englash is guewd
where do they get the water in the middle of the desert? if they don't have water to drink?
Toyota Hilux! Trademark of rebel fighting xD
And the landcruiser.
They are invincible tho as proven by top gear
It’s really good tho, a lot of SF forces around the world use them
@@akirai8972 Remember God who created using
Excellent rarely seen actual battle footage
I know this Video is old but I'm praying for the ppl of Sudan. Seriously ppl from Sudan are the most kindest ppl I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Bruh you could take over the whole country with a few hundred well trained soldiers
Well trained, militant like-minded, and organized officers or just a group that are tired of the bullshit
with the rebels on your side? Try that and the rebels would be onthe govnt side- common enemies
Wacha habari yako ndugu Asiye kifani
When the enemy IQ hovers in the high 70’s, low 80’s, any effort to organise a peace of any kind would be pretty short lived, no matter the quality of the soldiers.
Or few large bombs.
"We were ambushed and shot at from the right" Journalist in the most chill tone: -_- so yeah.. there's chaos everywhere.... and hum, rockets being launched.
Its dubbed after
he just makes it sound like a football match throughout, just a more lethal one that is
The eyes from the man saying these people are tired of war, tell it all, the message is clear. Let us embark on peace. I pray for peace
To all you guys complaining about the lack of professionalism the soldiers had this was 8 years ago and they have improved way more than this
I'm sure armies that participated in WW2 were more professional and disciplined than what we saw in this vid
@@AK-fc5rc cope
@@LNI977 🤡 all the best African
@@AK-fc5rc what country r u from
This journalist and the camera crew should win medals for bravery in combat journalism
This reporter is insane,but i'm glad someone is showing whats really going on around the world besides edited media such as CNN,Fox news.
+BIONIK DIKK Don't you think this is a manipulation as well? if the UN is involved and tanks you can bet it's a set up deal. The UN UK AND US .have their stink all over this and all these other conflicts all over the world. There aren't rebels they are people with crappy small arms trying to keep the UN OUT. But they don't even know the names of the enemy. just like the war on drugs and poverty whey it's the government that is creating both.
DALE thebelldiver I'm aware of all those truths, never said it wasn't, but those networks I mentioned, DON'T EVEN SHOW NEARLY THIS MUCH.
BIONIK DIKK You are right about this but; I can smell propaganda and deception. pretty well. I listened to Obama's address to the UN concerning AGENDA 21 oher wise known as SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. When I add all the pieces of the puzzle together I know all these civil wars were planned and prompted by UK UN and US. In is speech he reaffirmed the commitment of this nation to lead the way into a era of Sustainable development on a GLOBAL SCALE. He specifically targeted Africa and the diseases and civil wars. WELL HIS/ THE UN's means of correction is EUGENICS. What do you think about that?
DALE thebelldiver That is heavier than 5 mega tons, but I am all in belief of conspiracy theories, especially for a New World Order, I dont doubt your theories at all, but the biggest question is.... WHAT CAN WE AS ANTS, DO TO ELEPHANTS STEPPING ON US?
BIONIK DIKK at what point does a fact stop being a theory? The first order of business is stop calling these acts of genocide theories.
When African countries going to take responsibility for their actions? When are they going to civilize themselves and get rid of tribalism and religious affiliation?
May those brave souls rest in peace Fighting with an empty stomach really put some disadvantage for the soldiers I hope the govt provide them rations so they can perform to their fullest and bring peace to their country.
This wasn't the real army though Poor reporting has you all fooled
this is why i love vice
wow, as someone who trained as a cadet just watching the ' militaries tactics' was rather painful. just a rabble of men and boys with guns, i feel sorry for those poor souls they have no idea what to do.
As soon as they heard guns blazing during dinner, they simply booked it. The situation appears to be...quite hopeless..
I think they're actually just used to guriella warfare, where if their not the ones on the offence then automatically they think to retreat even if they have superior forces.
some halfass action is better than no action
if you've ever been in a firefight then you know. Just because you are being trained as a cadet gives you any right to speak down on them. I have seen US officers turn tail and run quicker then the reporters.
Viper .Six lol true that
Everyone here talking about the brave journalist, but also think about the soldiers and civillians who experience things like that every day...
I feel sorry for the soldiers in an army like that.
And I doubt they are even getting paid regularly 🤷🏻♀️ or maybe not at all.
@@dietlindvonhohenwald448 my dad took 1year with out being paid
YES ... going to war and not bringing a field medic is a hell of a good way to save money on there pention plans
You think they even have that? That’s funny, last time I checked they don’t.
Sometimes I wonder if these journalists and camera crew are invisible. Their bravery is unheard of. Kudos.
This man is a true gem
Fucking heroes you are. no biased remarks like other media outlets and risking your life just so we could know about the situation on the ground. Thank God for VICE news and their balls-of-steel reporters.
***** You won't see the CNN pussies getting such valuable and candid footage like them.
***** BBC footage (or shall I say editing) in general, is far less graphic and less objective.
Agreed - a superb job of reporting
The south sudan army is just as brave though
They are also sadists
Kudos to the reporter. Not only he's reporting from a tough war zone, but also, his reporting , to me, is very fair!
No wonder their losing soldiers are just stood doing nothing during the ambush, that platoon commander seems to be the only disciplined trained soldier there
I know its literally a documentary on war but that dead body lying on the road did hit pretty hard
ohh man and at the end they show lots of wounded and stuff, rip
"the officers running away" I died
Tbf, we’re talking about African officers. Their specialty are medals and corruption, not fighting. Except for that young dude from Sanford... Who’s soldiers fled with his vehicle, Lololol
@@taejasnszulc5435 african officers???? 😅😅😅 how many countries are in africa .
Sudanes are the nicest people ever it's sad to see the struggling
They ain't nice at all
@Youssef Houaoui We are the original Nubians lol
@@caesarsavage8894 who asked you?
@hassan kamau who asked you LOL?
@@lailaoglu6608 hahaha another nutbag!! Firstly, I am from South Sudan you uneducated imbecile. Those "nubians" are not Nubians. Southern Sudanese migrated from North Sudan and Upper Egypt and not Nigeria or Ghana you arab. Go and trace your roots in Saudi where your forefathers are from. I know my history which is from Kush but nice try.😁 How about you open a book and read and whilst you are at it, learn to spell.😁
Watching these types of documentaries makes you realize how good we have it.
I wish @VICENews can come back in South Sudan and witness the peaceful and rapid development in South Sudan today. The world must know. And South Sudan must be future safest country in the world. God bless 🇸🇸
ah yes, just as I expected here are the expert war analysts sitting at home typing away.
a 10 year old COD player couldve led these troops better
Johnny Lakes lol it doesnt take an expert to see how bad and unprofessional this ‘army’ truly is.
lorenzo † that 10 year cod player would’ve shat himself/herself at the sight of all the casualties
Y'all niggas talk but you don't have the balls to go to battle with this guy's weather they trained or not they are dangerous
@@faultyclone0013 facts
Army: *Breathes* Journalist: A carefully planned PR stunt
Lmao 🤣
Yo
This documentary.absoluly.beautiful
Please I need you vice news in. Cameroon 🇨🇲 🇨🇲
The way that dude with the spear/stick, just flagged himself across the face with a awkward onehanded grip on the gun.
IF YOU'RE GOING TO CRASH A PRESS CONFERENCE, AT LEAST PUT ON A SHIRT. IF YOU WANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, DON'T DRESS LIKE A CHILD.
Word
It's extraordinary to protect their country from outside threats💪💪
“If u don’t have a decent leader then things ain’t gonna work out” -Someone with common sense
The “commander” literally admitted his enemies were civilians and not trained soldiers.
I mean yea what else could they be, they're rebels
Isn't rebels just hostile civilians? When did you ever hear an occupied country's army being called rebels? Yes the rebels arrived with a tank company protected by air support with the front rebel infantry flanking in a pincer movement.
@N. R like what men being women???
@@Ahmad-oi9cu rebels could be armies aswell, like a province or state rebel from the central government that's does have a military that is well trained. example the KNU and KNLA in Myanmar have have over 15 thousand troops and even own businesses within the country their rebelling against to fund their army.
the officers run away first, leaving their men directionless and. terrified......says it all...
19:59 that man has alot of balls taking a bullet like that and not even crying just absorbing the pain.
Vice news is really good in covering this kind of documentary
VICE is amazing. If I want the real, up close stories, I always seek out VICE.
Depressing how in 7 years things can change.
@@TW4321END I was just thinking this. Where did it go wrong...
Aged like milk
@@AdamOwenBrowning yeah it did.
What the hell happened to you vice.
Incompetent army ever. The journalist has balls of steel! That was risky
I would be more terrified about all the barrels pointing everywhere around him all day than the actual enemy lol
I find it ironic how the general was talking about the rebels being unorganized and later the same general is killed by those same rebels because of his own army's lack of coordination and experience.
Spoiler alert he died??
@@ProfesionalVideoWatcher Not the same general I think I misheard the video, but a general definitely did die for the same reasons I said earlier 20:40
2nd LT Robert is a smart young man it seems. What a scene it would be to see him lead an end to this conflict and become even a leader. From what I’ve seen of him so far he seems like he is promising
My love and prayers to you South Sudan. God bless this Nation
They can buy machine guns with millions of rounds of ammo. Butt not tractors or seed or irrigation systems.
Lol they dont buy those... they are remnants of cia and kgb wars for control of africa We still dump weapons into the region, aswell as when regimes change (often) old stock piles get distributed to new shooters
To farm, the guns must first fall silent. MUST. There is no two ways about that.
@@reflections9409 fall silent out of the hands of those willing to take what’s not theirs and harass hard working farmers.
@@josephrusso8378 its called war dude, ever heard of it?
@@clearsky4042 lol ok bud
i was deployed to sudan twice . beautiful country filled with beautiful people ❤
I fled South Sudan in 2013 when war broke out. I'm now living in Kenya as a refugee. Hopefully, peace will fully come back soon.
@@sharethespoon1926 Is the tribal violence in South Sudan still ongoing?
@@TK_197yes
They keep on saying the situation is fine but there is not a single civilian living a normal life in those abandoned streets.