Communities

2 SPLA soldiers temporarily detained and assaulted by IDPs

On 16.9.2016.Juba. Two SPLA soldiers being temporarily detained and assaulted by IDPs after entering PoC3 at an undetermined time the day before. UNPOL reportedly managed to retrieve the two men who were later treated at an UNMISS clinic.

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In Wau, SPLA-IO advances towards Bazia and reinforcement team for SPLA comes from Awil.

On 19.9.2016. Wau. Advancement and presence of SPLA-IO forces to Bazia -South of Wau town- we received reports of SPLA reinforcements coming from the Aweil area. Unconfirmed reports suggest said reinforcements were ambushed between Jebel and Jebel wasaka

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army clashes along Yei-Lainya road

On 17.9.2016. Yei. Armed clashes along the Yei - Lainya road. Media reports suggest a large number of populations at the airport attempting to leave Yei town via air.

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A resident in PoC1 threatened a female staff

On 13.9. 2016. Juba. A male IDP threatening an INGO female staff for unknown reasons in PoC1 at around 09:45hrs. UNPOL reportedly intervened and arrested the individual who was later handed over to the community watch group.

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INGO workers harassed by youth

On 15.9.2016. Juba. Two female expat INGO staff members being threatened and harassed by a group of 5-6 youths while walking back to their compound along the inner roads of Tamping ataround 17:20 hrs. According to reports, 5-6 youths (reportedly smelling of alcohol) a ...

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2 Children killed in cattle raid

On 5.9.2016. Kwajok. Two children (one boy and one girl) were killed as a result of an attempted cattle raid in Arieu village of Toc West Payam in Apuk south county. Cattle keepers and armed raiders exchanged fire at hours of the night. No cattle was taken as the attackers were repelled back. Locals ...

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2 men and a child were killed in a cattle raid

On 30.8.2016. Leer. Two men and a child were killed during a cattle raid in Putwot village in Bwon payam of Leer town. Said reports suggest that the cattle raiders came from Mayendit County.

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Over 21 children abducted in Jonglei state.

On 19.8.2016. Bor: Over 21 children abducted in Jonglei state. 21 school going children were abducted in South Sudan’s Jonglei state by suspected Murle tribesmen since the year began, an official said. The state education minister, while presenting a report, said abduction and internal wa ...

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At least 10 soldiers were killed and several others injured

On 20.8.2016. Leer: 10 dead, dozens injured in S. Sudan’s Unity state. At least 10 soldiers were killed and several others injured after South Sudan’s rival forces clashes in the southern part of Unity state, an official said. The armed opposition spokesperson in Unity state, James ...

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County commissioner killed

On 18.8.2016.Mayendit: South Sudan army denies killing county commissioner allied to Machar. South Sudanese national army, known as the Sudan People’s liberation Army (SPLA), has denied any connection to the death of up to 46 people, including Commissioner of Mayendit County in Unit ...