4 killed, 16 wounded in Tonj East
On Saturday “Armed youth from the Thiik Section of the Malual-Chum area attacked the Akok Section of Ngap-Agook Payam.” During the fighting, two people were killed and nine injured from among the attackers (Thiik) while the Ngap-Agook armed youth also lost two people and seven people were wounded, making a total of four dead and 16 […]
Communal Violence in Tonj North
On Saturday, communal clashes left 11 people dead and 12 others wounded. The violence erupted between Rualbet Payam and Ayii, armed youths clashed over a dispute. Violence escalated rapidly, and homes and a market were set ablaze. Further details: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/11-killed-12-wounded-in-tonj-north-communal-violence
Armed attack in Rumbek North
On Saturday, around 1:30 a.m. armed youths from Panyijiar and Mayendit counties in Unity State attacked a cattle camp targeting women, children, and elderly residents in Rumbek North County, killing 12 people and wounding 17, in addition unspecified number of cattle raids. Futher details ( https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/armed-attack-in-rumbek-north-leaves-12-dead-17-wounded)
Armed Youth Attack Pupils in Rumbek
On Sunday afternoon around 1:30 PM, two primary school pupils were killed, by armed youth in Rumbek North County, Lakes State. The attackers from the Luacjang community in Tonj East County, Warrap State, targeted pupils from Maper Primary School. source; https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/armed-attack-in-rumbek-north-leaves-two-pupils-dead
Communal Violence in Tonj South
The authorities of Warrap State confirmed that a communal fight in Tonj South County between Apuk Jurwiir, Yar, and Muok attacked the Thony Community in Manyang Ngok Payam on Thursday left 16 people dead and 16 others sustained bullet wounds and are now admitted to different health facilities in Tonj. Further detail (https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/16-killed-16-wounded-in-tonj-south-county)
United Nations Mission in South Sudan Concerns about escalating Violence in Magwi
The United Nations mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in the eastern equatorial state. Most recently on 31ST January, armed conflict between pastoralists and settled communities in and around Magwi county has reportedly led to retaliatory fighting in Agoro, Chomboro, Obama, and Ayii villages.
Inter-communal clash in Tonj North
On Saturday, at 11 o’clock, at least 20 people were killed and 38 others wounded in inter-communal fighting in Tonj North County of Warrap State, which erupted between two Lou communities in Alebek Payam, further suspects were attempting to smuggle ammunition into the area. Further details ( https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/20-killed-in-tonj-north-inter-communal-clash)
Intercommunal Fight
Revenge killing among Haak Nuer
Armed individuals from Haak Nuer reportedly clashed with small arms fire with each other, killing 1 Haak Nuer individual and injuring 2 others in a revenge killing.
Inter-communal violence in Cuei Chok.
Armed individuals from Thuyic section shot and killed a man who was a member of Gony section in revenge attack.