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Report for IGAD Special Envoy Lt.Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo Alleged attacks at Leer, WUN

Report for IGAD Special Envoy Lt.Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo Alleged attacks at Leer, WUN 26 January, 2003 Delivered to him in Nairobi 3 February 2003 Released by Permission of Lt.Gen. Sumbeiywo.

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Report for IGAD Special Envoy Lt.Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo Alleged attacks at Leer, WUN

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  1. Report for IGAD Special Envoy Lt.Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo Alleged attacks at Leer, WUN 26 January, 2003 Delivered to him in Nairobi 3 February 2003 Released by Permission of Lt.Gen. Sumbeiywo IGAD_Leer_Verification_26Jan03.ppt / Ver – Final / 02 Feb 03 /Mod 1 06 Feb o3 L. Crosby, Paul Davenport

  2. Alleged Hostile Attacks Leer, WUN IGAD_Leer_Verification_26Jan03.ppt / Ver – Final / 02 Feb 03 / L. Crosby, Paul Davenport

  3. North 3. In response, a combined GoS and Militia Force head for Leer Garrison. Force includes Wheeled APC’s and Wheeled ‘Technicals’.  GoS Militia  4. APC’s ordered to return North. GoS and Militia Force with Technicals continues to Garrison. 5. GoS and Militia Force with Wheeled ‘Technicals’ arrives at Garrison at approx 1100 hrs. Defensive positions. Wheeled APC’s  Wheeled ‘Technicals’ 6. GoS Commanders indicate that the Force remained in the Garrison. No Forces or Vehicles entered Leer. Late Afternoon 7. GoS Commanders indicate that the Force departed the Garrison and returned North approx in the late afternoon. 1100 Hrs Airstrip    Airstrip  1. At approx 0300 hrs, Mortars reportedly impact outside of Garrison and inside Leer in the Northern area. 2. The Commissioner and approx 50 Armed Guards head for Garrison, probably during the Mortar event. Leer Event Information Received From GoS Approx Village Area GoS School Grounds Market Area • Note • Graphic presented for orientation purposes only. • For clarity, features depicted. • All positions noted on graphic rendition, • depicted as best as graphics program will allow. Not to Scale. For Orientation Only.

  4. North Armed Force moves out of Leer. SPLA reports killing and looting. 4. Reports indicate Armed Force moves through Leer with Wheeled ‘Technicals’. ‘Technicals’ and Armed Force shooting at SPLA elements. SPLA also note some civilians and tukuls being shot at. 5. Armed Force moving through Leer that were supported by ‘Technicals’ stops South of the market and turn back. Reports indicate that looting then starts as Armed Force probably returns to Garrison.  Airstrip    Airstrip  1. Approx mid-morning, SPLA Patrols note Armed, Uniformed Forces on foot supported with Wheeled ‘Technicals’ forming a line East / West across the North end of Leer and beyond the village proper. 3. SPLA conduct Tactical Withdrawal through Leer in contact with Armed Force. Majority of SPLA withdraw South to Thornyor. 2. At approx 1100 hrs, an SPLA Patrol and elements of the Armed Force exchange fire. Leer Event Information Received From SPLA Approx Village Area GoS Not to Scale. For Orientation Only.

  5. North  5. Confirmed hostile action in villages within proximity to Leer. Actions directed specifically at civilians resulting in death. 4. Confirmed limited Small Arms fire against tukuls and buildings in Leer. Airstrip    1. Three(3) recent Mortar impacts located around outside perimeter of Garrison. Assessed fired from probable area South of forested area. Target assessed as the Garrison. Unable to determine actual date or time of event.   Airstrip 2. Confirmed significant exchange of fire between SPLA and Armed Force. Effects of RPG, 12.7mm and Small Arms fire present and recorded. Initial action assessed as approx 1100 hrs, action ending by 1230 – 1300 hrs . 3. Confirmed use of Wheeled ‘Technicals’ armed with 12.7mm weapons. ‘Technicals’ confirmed from North of airstrip to South end of market. Legend Leer Event Verification / BDA Results SPLA Patrol Significant Exchange RPG Impacts Force with ‘Technicals’ Other Armed Force Approx Village Area GoS Not to Scale. For Orientation Only.

  6. North Leer – Verification / BDA To GoS Garrison Wheeled Vehicle Tracks Probable ‘Technical’ To Leer Leer_Wheeled_Veh.ppt / Ver 1.1 / 02 Feb 03 / L. Crosby

  7. North Leer – Verification / BDA Mortar Impact Probable 82mm General Direction Leer Leer_Mortar.ppt / Ver 1.0 / 02 Feb 03 / L. Crosby

  8. North Leer – Verification / BDA To Main Market Area Probable 12.7mm Impact Road thru Market Leer_12_7_MM.ppt / Ver 1.0 / 02 Feb 03 / L. Crosby

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