Politically-Motivated Violence

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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Several houses were destroyed in various neighborhoods in Yei town

On 22.2.2017. Yei. Several houses were destroyed in various neighborhoods in Yei town on Mondaynight, after an unknown group set fire on homes at night, according to eyewitnesses. speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Tuesday, Edina Modo, a local resident whose house got burned at Gabat area, said ...

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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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Armed clashes took place in Morobo county between the SPLA and SPLA-IO

1. On 7.1.2017. Morobo. Armed clashes took place in Morobo county between the SPLA and SPLA-IO during hours of the morning.

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One person is shot dead and 18 wounded in Yei

1. On 6.1.2017. Yei. One person (18 year-old girl) was killed and six other injured in Lomuku of Yei when an armed man opened fire on people attending a funeral at around 22:30hrs. One suspect has been arrested and is under investigation. Those injures were said to be r ...

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A mortar bomb was located on an airfield runway in Torit

1. On .1.2017.Torit. A mortar bomb was located on an airfield runway in Torit at around 22:00hrs. The ordinance was reportedly removed by SPLA.

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62. On 6.1.2017. Nassir. South Sudan's rebels accused government troops on Thursday of launching fresh attacks on their forces near Nasser town in 'Latjor State', located in what is otherwise known as Sobat State. SPLA-IO military spokesman William Gatjia

1. On 6.1.2017. Nassir. South Sudan's rebels accused government troops on Thursday of launching fresh attacks on their forces near Nasser town in 'Latjor State', located in what is otherwise known as Sobat State. SPLA-IO military spokesman William Gatjiath D ...

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Three people were confirmed killed and three others wounded in another attack by gunmen along the Juba-Yei road

1. On 2.1.2017. Yei. Three people were confirmed killed and three others wounded in another attack by gunmen along the Juba-Yei road near Jebel Kenyi in Loka on Monday, according to a survivor. Gatluak Deng, who survived the attack, told Radio Tamazuj yesterday that the ...

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At least 7 people were killed and 10 others including soldiers and women were wounded

1. On 5.1.2017. Yei. At least 7 people were killed and 10 others including soldiers and women were wounded in separate attacks by gunmen on vehicles at Khor Langa area and Jebel Kenyi areas along the Juba-Yei road on Monday and Wednesday.Eresto Taban, Lainya County Comm ...