Heavy intercommunal fighting hits Rumbek

Between 8-9 Oct 2026-Heavy intercommunal clashes between armed youths from the Nyang and Pakam communities have spread to Rumbek town unconfirmed number of people been killed and many others wounded, the fighting started on Thursday, where four people were killed, before spreading to Rumbek town on Friday morning. The fighting has affected residential neighborhoods across the town, prompting residents and families to flee to nearby villages.