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South Sudan's government and rebel forces have traded accusations of fresh attacks

On 16.2017. Yei. South Sudan's government and rebel forces have traded accusations of fresh attacks on various areas in Yei River State over the past three days.Gen. John Jok Gai, the Military Commander of the SPLA-IO in Greater Equatoria, told Radio Tamazuj yesterday that their positions in Tig ...

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A fire gutted the offices of Aweil’s Deputy Governor and his office manager in Aweil town

On 14.2.2017. Aweil. A fire gutted the offices of Aweil’s Deputy Governor and his office manager in Aweil town on Monday night, a police commissioner said. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, Gen. Mareng Deng Akuei, Acting Commissioner of Police in Aweil, said the ...

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A group of juveniles deliberately set a fire close to the IOM clinic causing damage

On 22.2.2017. Bentiu. A group of juveniles deliberately set a fire close to the IOM clinic causing damage to the perimeter fence. Reportedly the motive was that they had earlier been denied entry into the PoC.

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30 rounds of ammunitionm were recovered during a search in PoC

On 22.2.2017. Juba. A search operation conducted in PoC 1 by an UNMISS integrated team led to the discovery and confiscation of thirty one rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one AK-47 rifle magazine, military uniforms, edged weapons and other illegal items. The operation was conducted without ...

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SPLA soldiers exchanged fire with a group of armed men

On 21. 2.2017. Pibor. SPLA soldiers exchanged fire with a group of armed men who were attempting to steal cattle from a local civilian. The shooting took place about 500 meters from the UNMISS Team Site. There were no reports of injuries.

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Shelling was heard in Uror

On 16.2.2017. Panyok. Shelling was heard in the area of Panyok, Uror County, which was the scene of armed conflict the previous day between SPLA and SPLA IO forces.

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Explosive sounds were heard in Malakal

On 16.2.2017.Malakal. About nine (09) explosions, possibly caused by mortar bombs, were heard south of Malakal Town. No injuries to personnel or damages were reported.

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A refugee in Kaya became aggressive on UNHCR staff

On 16.2.2017. Bunj.Two UNHCR staff members were speaking to refugees in the Kaya Refugee camp when one of the refugees became aggressive and assaulted both of the staff. One staff member sustained slight injuries to his arm and face. The windscreen of a UNHCR vehicle at the scene was also dama ...

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A juvenile IDP was detained by Warrior Security guards after having illegally entered UN House

On 19.2.2017.Juba .A juvenile IDP was detained by Warrior Security guards after having illegally entered UN House from PoC 1. Some time later at about 21:00 hours, another IDP snatched a mobile telephone from a UN Police Officer who was on duty at the PoC 3 pedestrian gate. The IDP ran int ...