13 Killed in Jonglei Clashes Over Disputed Fishing Ground.

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‎Jonglei State, South Sudan. At least 13 people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in renewed communal clashes between the Hol and Ayual communities in Jonglei State, officials confirmed on Thursday. ‎ ‎The deadly fighting broke out on Wednesday at Bioth-Agany Fishing Island, a disputed area between Duk and Twic East counties, after armed youth from the Hol community of Duk reportedly launched an attack on the island currently claimed by the Ayual community of Twic East. ‎ ‎Twic East County Commissioner Juach Arok Juach stated that seven people from his community were killed, seven others wounded, and four remain missing. He added that Hol youth are still occupying the area and tensions remain high. ‎ ‎On the other side, Duk County Commissioner John Chatim confirmed six deaths and 14 injuries among the Hol community.  ‎ ‎“We are urging our youth to cease fighting and allow the government to take over the matter and investigate. There must be accountability,” Chatim s...

High Level Revitalization Forum Date Changed From Date 2 to 17


IGAD or Intergovernmental Authority On Development  have again postponed the most anticipated third phase of the High Level Revitalization Forum from date 2 to date 17 the same month.

IGAD Council of Ministers in a statement that was released on Thursday says that it adjourns the Forum after thorough deliberation and assessing the position of the parties during their meeting.
The IGAD Statement explains that one of the major reason for the postponed Forum was to allow diplomacy meetings with the both parties to the conflict so that they can have a meaningful outcome of the negotiation.
The group deliberated on the outcomes of the diplomacy meetings held with opposition groups, SPLM/A-IO, civil society groups and other stakeholders. The meeting agreed to narrow wide gaps that still exist among different groups to achieve lasting peace.
It is the third time for IGAD to postpone the session number of the High Level Revitalization Forum for South Sudan.This is the third time now that the IGAD has postponed the HLRF for the South Sudanese people.

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