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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