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Authorities in Rumbek detained UN international staff

On 19.4.2017.Rumbek. Two UN agency international staff members were informed by immigration officials at Rumbek airport that they would not be allowed to travel to Juba for not being in possession of proper travel documents. One of the agency staff was able to get and present his passport with a val ...

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An UNMISS national staff member was arrested by SSNPS and taken to Juba Central Police Station.

On 19.4.2017.Juba. An UNMISS national staff member was arrested by SSNPS and taken to Juba Central Police Station. The staff member was arrested for matters unrelated to his employment with the UN. UN Security attended the police station however they were unable to secure the release of the staff me ...

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Two INGO international staff were at the airport for a flight to Juba

On 18.4.2017. Rumbek. Two INGO international staff were at the airport for a flight to Juba when immigration officials asked them produce their national passports. Despite being a domestic flight, the officials indicated that the two staffs would not be allowed to travel. After negotiations, scanned ...

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SPLA killed five civilians in Yei last week.

On 14.4.2017.Yei. SPLA killed five civilians in Yei last week. Local residents of Yei River State have alleged that government forces killed at least five civilians based their ethnicity last week. They told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that SPLA troops stationed in Ombasi area targeted several vil ...

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There are unconfirmed reports that SPLA forces are not in full control of Tonga

On 18.4.2017. Bor. There are unconfirmed reports that SPLA forces are not in full control of Tonga – if this is the case then further fighting is expected for the town this week.

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An integrated military and civilian UNMISS patrol to Baggari was stopped by SPLA

On 13.4.2017. Wau. An integrated military and civilian UNMISS patrol to Baggari was stopped by SPLA at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Loyala about five (05) kilometres south west of Wau Town. The patrol team returned to the UNMISS Field Office.

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A WFP national staff member was arrested by NSS personnel in Wau Town.

On13.4.2017.Wau. A WFP national staff member was arrested by NSS personnel in Wau Town. The staff member was visited by UN Security and UN Agency personnel on 13/14 April but he remains in custody of the NSS.

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SPLA denied UNMISS military patrol

On 11.4.2017.Pariang. A UNMISS military long duration patrol (LDP) from Bentiu to Wunkur was denied access at an SPLA checkpoint at Jamjang. The SPLA were aggressive and threatened to fire upon the patrol. They forcibly escorted the patrol away from the checkpoint. The UNMISS military personne ...

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A police guarding a compound fired two bullets hitting the wall

On 09.4.2017. Juba. An armed local police officer on duty at the UNICEF Tecno Guesthouse discharged two rounds from his weapon HITTING THE compound’s steel gate. There were no injuries and the officer alleged his weapon had accidentally discharged.

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Disgruntled soldiers loot market in Juba

On 23.4.2017.Juba. There was a higher than normal presence of armed vehicles and security forces in some parts of Juba including the Dr Garang Memorial square, Munuki, and the area around Customs. It was also reported that disgruntled soldiers had engaged in stealing and looting in markets and shops ...