 His men are primarily Lou Nuer, now in the 8th Division's command in Jonglei state.He is a Major General and has been deputy commander of the 4th Division in Duar, Upper Nile State.A group called the South Sudan United Democratic Alliance alleged that on 12 April 2006, Lou Nuer (Janai/Gatliek section) SPLA forces under Johannes Yoal Bath launched a revenge attack on Ulang and killed more than 30 people, including both civilians and soldiers.