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Two peace protesters detained in Jonglei

On 12.5. 2017. Bor. On Friday, two South Sudanese protesters against the Peace Committee headed by First Vice President Taban Deng were detained in Bor by national security agents. According to Jonglei Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development (JIPDD), Deng Anyang Ngong and Geu Akau have b ...

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wo people were shot and killed by unknown gunmen at Alelthok area in Mvolo

On 4.5.2017. Mvolo. Two people were shot and killed by unknown gunmen at Alelthok area in Mvolo County in South Sudan’s Amadi State on Tuesday, a local official said. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday, Khamis Abdulla, Commissioner of Mvolo County, said the two men were killed wh ...

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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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Gunshots were heard Southwest of UNHCR in Yei

On 30.4.2017.Yei. Central Equatoria several gunshots were heard from the southwest direction of UNHCR Office. Unconfirmed reports suggest it was clashes between the SPLA and the SPLA-IO.

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A man was found dead at Hai Jebel in Wau

On 1.5.2017.Wau. A man was found dead at Hai Jebel in Wau town in South Sudan’s Wau State on Sunday, a humanitarian coordinator said. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Sunday, Moses Peter Joseph, Humanitarian Coordinator of the Catholic Diocese in Wau, said a man was found dead at H ...

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anti-tank mine was discovered on the road from Bentiu

On 29.4.2017.Rubkona. Unity an anti-tank mine was discovered on the road from Bentiu about 160m north of the junction leading to Nhialdiu. A de-mining team attended the scene, recovered the ordnance and declared the road unsafe for use by personnel until cleared.

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Armed youth attempted to enter the PoC

On 29.4.2017. Bentiu, a group of youth armed with sticks, stones and machetes were seen trying to breach the berm and enter the PoC site. UN PKF was dispatched to prevent them from entering. Verbal warnings were given and eventually one warning shot was fired when the youth were about to forcibly en ...

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Two groups of gangs fought each other

On 29.4.2017.Bentiu. Unity 2 youth gangs reportedly called “Jamaica Boys” and “All Stars”, numbering ‘about 1,000’ armed with spears and machetes fought each other within the PoC. UN Police responded resulting in the youth throwing stones at them. One police offic ...