Politically-Motivated Violence

Hundreds of citizens have fled their homes

1. On 4.1.2017.Yambio. Hundreds of citizens have fled their homes and are currently taking refuge in schools in Yambio town in South Sudan’s Gbudue State after clashes between government troops and opposition fighters in villages near the town on Tuesday, a local ...

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At least two people have been killed and six others are wounded on an attack on PSV Bus

1. On 5.1.2017.Torit. At least two people have been killed and six others are wounded after a public bus carrying passengers came under attack some 20 minutes’ drive from Torit town, the capital of the newly created Imatong state. The vehicle was traveling f ...

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Lam Akol's forces under attack in Upper Nile

1. On 4.1.2017. Hamra(Malakal). Lam Akol’s forces say under attack in Upper Nile.The National Democratic Movement led by Lam Akol said that its forces came under attack by Aguelek forces allied to Gen. Johnson Olony at Hamra area in the northeast of South Sudan&rs ...

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SPLA-IO troops were attacked by government forces

1. On 4.1.2017. Torit. SPLM-IO troops commanded by Gen. Patrick Ohiti were attacked at their positions by government forces in Lolere area along the Torit-Magwi road in South Sudan’s Imatong State on Tuesday, their military spokesman claimed yesterday.SPLA-IO mili ...

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Heavy fighting is reported to have taken place in Torit

Heavy fighting is reported to be taking place at Foturu Mafi suburb just across Kineete River. It is said the situation within town is very tense. Three dead people have been brought to Torit hospital along with several wounded.It is not clear whether the three dead brought to Torit hospital a ...

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Armed forces clashed in Nassir

1. On 2.1.2017. Nassir. Armed clashes took place in Nassir town between the SPLA and SPLA-IO in hours of the afternoon. Small arms and heavy weapons were reportedly used.

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A government convoy carrying the Lol State governor was attacked by SPLA-IO forces

1. On 29.12.2016. Raja.A government convoy carrying the Lol State governor was attacked by SPLA-IO forces at around 11:0hrs in the Dambara area (20kms away from Raja town). No injuries were reported. The vehicle was said to have been damaged by the gunfire.

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One person was killed and three other injured when unknown gunmen fired at a commercial bus

1. On 29.12.2016. Juba. One person was killed and three other injured when unknown gunmen fired at a commercial bus in the vicinity of Ame junction along the Juba - Nimule road at around 23:30hrs.

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hree buses going from Nimule to Juba; fell in ambush y

1. On 31.12.2016. Nimule. Three buses going from Nimule to Juba; fell in ambush yesterday 31 December 2016, at Amee junction along Juba-Nimule road. Details of the bush ambush are not available, however it is believed several people were either killed or wounded. Nobody or an ...

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Two killed in South Sudan’s Gbudue state.

1. On 29.12.2016. Yambio. Two killed in South Sudan’s Gbudue state. Bodies of the deceased were found on Thursday morning in the outskirt of Yambio town. The state minister for information and culture says investigations are ongoing to determine the killers. “This ...