Communities

Four killed in Lakes state attack

June 23, 2015 (RUMBEK) - At least four people have been killed in Lakes state after armed youth attacked a police cell in Yirol West County to free detained colleagues.The violence reportedly got underway when some youths from Acok stormed the prison in which one of their counterparts was detained b ...

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2 Cattle raiders killed in Yirol West

2 Cattle raiders were reportedly killed in Yirol West in Lakes State. The incident occurred 15 miles away from the town at Ayenmayar

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Two people were killed in a cattle raid

Two people were kiiled by cattle raiders in Tombura-Wau road, 50kms away from the town.

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13 people died in complex clashes in Rumbek

June 2, 2015 (RUMBEK) – At least 13 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday when rival sections of the Dinka community in the South Sudan’s Lakes state clashed in Rumbek counties.Fighting erupted when residents of Malek-Agok payam of Rumbek East county came under attack in w ...

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Shilluk and Dinka IDP's fighting

On 3.4.2015. An influx of Dinka IDPs moving into the IDP camp at Malakal. The IDPs are believed to be responding to threats as a result of inter communal tensions with the Shilluk community which have been elevated as a result of a clash earlier in the week. People should consider restricting moveme ...

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Clashes between Toposa and SPLA in Kapoeta East

On 3.4.2015. Clash between Toposa and SPLA in Kapoeta East, Eastern Equatoria. There are believed to be several fatalities as a result of the fighting. Tensions in the region are expected to be elevated as a result.

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Youth looth 200-300 cows from youth Rumbek North

On 1.4.2015. Riel Pathiong cattle camp on border between Rumbek Centre and Cueibet County, youth from Cuiebet County looted between 200-300 cows from youth Rumbek North. No casualties reported

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Youths assaulted members of the Community Watch Group in Bentiu POC

On 2.4.2015. Bentiu PoC, a group of youths assaulted some members of the Community Watch Group. A male IDP was detained during the chase and taken to the holding facility for further assessment.

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Two Wildlife Officers killed and one wounded in Ngap Payam

On 3.4.2015. Two Wild life officers killed and one wounded in crossfire in Ngap Payam of Cueibet County while trying to recover their stolen cattle from people from Tonj East, Pagor Payam of Cuiebet County. The people from Tonj East refused to hand over cattle to owners and opened fire.

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One person killed in attack on Mundari Youth

On 2.4.2015. Some suspected Mundari youth attacked Jobe Village near Luri Bridge in Juba County. One person was reported killed; the motive of the attack was to loot. South Sudan Police Services responded to the Incident.