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...

Senior Presidential Special Envoy Has Survived A Car Crash Accident


Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel And
 President SALVA Kiir Mayardiit 


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Dr. Benjamin Bol, survived a road crash in which three of his personal bodyguards sustained serious injuries. Local Official confirmed.


Northern Bahr El Ghazal Information Minister while speaking to the media said that, Special Enjoy Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel survived a road accident. On his way to Aweil Town from Aweil County. 


 “The road accident occurred on Sunday evening, but the presidential envoy survived and is fine now. Only that three of his bodyguards sustained minor injuries,” Anyuon said.


Bol Mel is also the head of Africa Resource Corporation (ARC), which has secured many government infrastructure projects.


The renowned South Sudanese businessman previously oversaw Thai-South Sudan Construction Company Limited (ABMC), which was awarded contracts worth tens of millions of dollars by the government. He was sanctioned by the US government in December 2017 over alleged corruption linked to his business firms.


A week ago, the same incident happened in Aroyo Aweil, involving three National Ministers and a deputy speaker. They all sustained injuries in a car accident and were airlifted to Juba for medical treatment. 


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