South Sudan Airlines ceased scheduled flights into rebel territories

South Sudan Airlines has confirmed that it has ceased operations to the South Sudanese states of Jonglei, Unity and some parts of Upper Nile state.  In a statement, the South Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority said that for the safety of the passengers and staff of local commercial flight operators, which include Kush Air (KUH, Juba) and Juba Air (Juba), flights to Bor, Panyagor, Akobo and all other areas under rebel control, had been stopped until further notice. "South Supreme Airlines is operational in the whole country except areas where we have been advised by the Civil Aviation Authority", Ayii Duang Ayii, executive director of the company  Said. The three regions are currently under control of armed forces loyal to the former vice president, Riek Machar.