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Two chiefs arrested for stealing relief food in Tonj.

On 01.6.2017. Tonj. Two chiefs arrested for stealing relief food in Tonj. Two chiefs and some women have been arrested in Kongor County in South Sudan’s Tonj state for stealing relief food from a World Food Programme (WFP) truck on Wednesday, a senior government official said.

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SPLA-IO accuses govt troops of attacks near Nasser town.

1. On 23.5.2017. Nasser. SPLA-IO accuses govt troops of attacks near Nasser town.The SPLA-IO military spokesperson, William Gatjiath Deng, has accused government forces of attacking their base in Kadbek area near Nasser town in Upper Nile State on Friday.

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Clashes were reported between SPLA and SPLA-IO

On 25.5.2017. Bor. Clashes between the SPLA and SPLA in Opposition south of Motot, Jonglei.

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An 18 year old man defiled an 8 year old girl

1. On 22.5.2017. Tonj. Police in Tonj, one of South Sudan’s newly created states has arrested an 18-year old man accused of defiling an eight year old girl. The county police inspector, Wol Abukodos said the suspect was arrested Friday after the victim identified him by ...

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Rape culprit arrested in Tonj State

1. On 19.5.2017. Tonj. Rape culprit arrested in Tonj State. A 13-year-old boy accused of defiling an 8-year-old girl in Thiet County of Tonj State was arrested pending investigations last week, a county police official said.

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South Sudan army planned to launch heavy attacks on rebel held areas

On 9.5.2017.JUBA. South Sudan army (SPLA) is planning a full-scale attack on positions held by rebel forces in the Greater Equatoria region, a senior government official told Sudan Tribune on Tuesday.

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SPLA-IO accused government of killing civilians

On 5.5.2017. Waat. South Sudanese rebels loyal to former First Vice President Riek Machar have accused government troops of killing at 20 civilians in Yuai and Waat areas in Bieh State last month. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Thursday, the rebel-appointed governor of Bieh state, Koang Ram ...

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Fighting erupted between Boma and Jonglei

On 2.5.2017.BOR. The recent fighting that erupted between Boma and Jonglei state youth in Manybol area in Boma on Monday, triggered concerns between the two governments, with Boma state calling on Jonglei state to ask the youth to return.

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Gogorial Youth have called on President Kiir to stop cycle of violence

On 4.5.2017. Gogrial.Youth leaders in Gogrial State have called upon President Salva Kiir to intervene in his hometown to stop the cycle of inter-communal fighting between Apuk and Aguok. At least 21 people have been killed and an additional 22 people sustained gunshot wounds. A University graduate ...

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Gunfire was heard in the direction of Morobo,

On 30.4.2017.Yei. Central Equatoria, gunfire was heard in the direction of Morobo, suggesting clashes between the SPLA and rebels. An UNMISS patrol from Yei was stopped by unfriendly SPLA troops en route to Maridi stating that fighting is ongoing.