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...

Government Call On The Warring Sudanese Forces To Atleast Protect The Crude Oil Pipeline Infrastructure


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The government is calling out to the warring parties in Sudan to protect the crude oil pipeline infrastructure. 


Finance Minister Hon. Puot Kang during a press conference said that, the warring armed forces have a mandate under international law to protect the pipelines there. 


“We would not want anything that would affect the exportation of oil. We do not produce (oil) in Sudan but we export our crude oil through Sudan, meaning the warring parties, under international law, have the responsibility of protecting critical infrastructure in their country,” he said. “This is basically to say that we are calling on them to continue with the responsibility of protecting the infrastructure in the Republic of Sudan and that is the first thing that we would like to call upon.” Hon. Puot Kang said. 


Hon. Puot Kang further said that the government of South Sudan is working closely with those in charge in Sudan Government to ensure the smith flow of the crude oil. 


“We will continue to work closely with the authorities in Sudan and with people who are in charge of all the facilities in Sudan to make sure we export our crude oil smoothly,” Chol said. “I would like to reaffirm to the general public and all concerned citizens of the Republic of South Sudan that the current fighting in Sudan has mildly affected the logistics and transportation of critical materials and equipment through Port Sudan to our oilfields in South Sudan.” Hon. Puot Kang. 


“All our facilities such as pipelines, pump stations, filled processing facilities; filled surface facilities, and export marine terminal in Sudan are well protected and safe from any damage.” Puot Kang said.  



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