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...

United Nations Mission In South Sudan "UNMISS" Helicopter Crashed Landed At Juba International Airport "JIA'"


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United Nations Mission In South Sudan "UNMISS" helicopter crash landed at Juba International Airport "JIA' today on Wednesday morning shortly after take off but no passenger nor crew members were injured. 


Juba International Airport "JIA'" Director Mr. Kur Kuol while speaking to the media said that, the helicopter had 12 passengers and 4 crew members..


“The plane belongs to UNMISS’ Rwanda contingent and it was having a mission today from Juba to Bor and from Bor to Ayod area,” he explained. “Shortly after taking off, it just crash-landed. The plane is safe and is not damaged. The passengers who were on it are safe and there were no injuries or death.” Kur said. 


“All the about 12 passengers and 4 crew members came out very clean and nothing happened to them.” Kur added. 


The reason for the helicopter to crash is not yet to be established but it is believed that the helicopter under went maintenance recently, Kur Kuol said. 


“The plane was on maintenance and what happened we do not know what happened during maintenance and only the UNMISS operation officer can tell you what happened.” Kur said.



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