[3] According to the SPLA, militia leader Gabriel Tang initiated the clashes by attacking the SPLA and then taking refuge in the local Sudanese Army base.

After a demand to hand over Tang was not met, the SPLA attacked the base, causing the Sudanese army to counterattack with tanks.

The Sudanese army likewise blamed the SPLA for starting the battle.

After three days of fighting the battle eventually subsided, and both sides agreed to disengage to their pre-battle positions.

[5] The 2006 clash didn't escalate to a dangerous level, and the 2011 South Sudanese independence referendum was held as planned and according to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, resulting in South Sudan's independence.