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...

Police In Bor-Town Jonglei State Probes The Killing Of A National Security Officer


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Jonglei State Police confirmed that investigations is still going in into the killing of National Security Services "NSS" officer by un-identified attacker last week in Bor-Town.


Officer Garang Maduok Deng, last week on Wednesday was attacked and stabbed multiple times rendering him critically injured by unknown assailant while on duty. 


The National Security Services "NSS" officer later succumbed to his injuries after he was airlifted to Juba for proper medical treatment. 


Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, Jonglei State Police Commissioner while speaking to the media confirmed the incident. 


Jonglei State Police Commissioner further said that, the deceased officer was delegated to investigate a UN Vehicle when he was attacked by the unknown assailant. 


"According to the information, the officer received a call from his colleagues that there was a UN vehicle moving at night. After leaving his house to confirm, he found that the information was not true and that the vehicle was a private one,” he said. “It was while he was returning to his place that he was attacked and stabbed in the stomach with a sharp stick." Gen. Costa said. 


"To date, we have not arrested any suspects but we have taken statements from some individuals and the investigations are still ongoing," Gen. Costa said.         



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