Jonglei health director survives gun attack on road to Bor

On October 2, 2025, unknown gunmen carried out a violent attack on Dr. Reath Koang, the Director General of the Ministry of Health in Jonglei State. The ambush occurred along the road to Bor, near Mogiri, and involved heavy gunfire directed at Dr. Reath’s vehicle. Despite the vehicle sustaining multiple bullet, Dr. Reath narrowly escaped unharmed. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities have yet to identify the perpetrators. The incident took place early Thursday morning and has raised serious concerns about security in the region.