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...

Clashes Between Luacjang And Tonj East County Claim Lives Of 5 People And 18 Others Left Wounded

 


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Authorities in Lakes State said that the clashes between Pakam of Rumbek North County and Luacjang Community of Tojlnj East County have claim the lives of 5 people leaving 18 Others critically wounded. 

The Heavy Clashes raptured on Tuesday in the middle of the day and the villages of Makuei and Payak was the center of the clashes. 

Mr. William Kirjiok Acting Lakes State Information Minister while addressing the media said that, armed groups from Luacjang Community In Tonj East attacked villages in Rumbek North County. 

“There was an attack on the Pakam community today (Tuesday) which left 5 people dead and 18 wounded," he said. “The attackers came from the Luacjang community of Tonj East County. They have been pushed back towards the northern part of Rumbek North County and the fighting is ongoing.” -William said. 

The information Minister further called for a dialogue between the warring communities and asked the leaders of both communities to find a solution immediately. 

Police Chief Inspector James Nak said that the fighting is still ongoing in the areas of Makuei and Payak villages. 

“The community of Tonj East County attacked the Pakam community of Rumbek North County on Tuesday afternoon and they are still fighting in Makuei and Payak villages,” he said. “We have the number of 5 people confirmed dead and the more than 18 wounded have been brought to Rumbek North County Hospital with serious gunshot wounds.” -Inspector James said. 





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