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...

Hunger Forced Lafon County Communities To Flee The County

 
The communities in Lafon County from Torit State have decided to abandon their County due to hunger, the Commissioner Of Lafon County Confirmed this report.  

Hon. Owar Marko added that every day a large number of families had to flee the County due to drought and as a result there is no food to sustain them.  

The drought came as a result of poor harvest in the County. The poor harvest is because of lack of rain in the County the commissioner said. 

Roads connecting Lafon County to other counties and States have became impassable for humanitarians to deliver food aid to the County. 
 
The commissioner is appealing to the government and humanitarian agencies to come to their rescue immediately. 

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