Politically-Motivated Violence

At least 13 civilians including four government soldiers were killed in separate incidents in Torit

1. On 28.12.2016. Torit. At least 13 civilians including four government soldiers were killed in separate incidents in Torit town and its surrounding villages in South Sudan’s Imatong State over the past two weeks, a former local official said.

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5 killed in Christmas Day attack.

On 25.12.2016. Bor. 5 killed in Christmas Day attack. Suspected criminals have killed at least five people in Twic Central County, a Member of Parliament representing Jonglei State in the Transitional National Assembly has said.More than eleven others were also wounded during the attack on worshiper ...

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Two people were killed in Yei on Saturday evening,

24. On 24.12.2017.Yei. Two people were killed in Yei on Saturday evening, Yei River State Governor reports. David Lokonga Moses told Christians at Emmanuel Cathedral on Christmas Day that the deceased were members of the gallant forces, Radio Easter reports. He says the bodies were dumped into a str ...

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Government plane landed at Ganyeil amid heavy SPLA IO security

On 27.12.2016. Ganyeil(Bentiu).Amid heavy SPLA IO security a government plane landed in Ganyeil with the Co. Commissioner of Nyal. Locals rushed the plane but were stopped and dispersed by IO forces using live firing in the air to protect the visitors. The live firing caused considerable disruption ...

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An attack on residents of Bour Bour

On 26.12.2016. Bentiu. An attack on residents of Bour Bour village situated approx. 10 km NW of Bentu POC. Different reports put the number of casualties at approx.. 11 dead and as many injured. Those involved in the attack are unknown.

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SPLA IO forces fired mortars and small arms weapons at a patrol of SPLA personnel.

On 26.12.2016. Nassir. SPLA IO forces fired mortars and small arms weapons at a patrol of SPLA personnel. Thirty to thirty five mortar bombs were fired, some of which impacted within 50 metres of the UNMISS COB. SPLA countered with return fire. All firing ceased at about 13:50 hours with no injuries ...

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Heavy exchange of fire was reported by ICRC in Doro Camp

On 27.12.2016. Maban. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported heavy exchange of fire near Doro camp in Maban County in South Sudan’s Eastern Nile State on Christmas Day. Earlier last Month, government forces accused opposition fighters allied to Riek Machar ...

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At 12pm heavy fighting in the Kediba area

On 18.12.2016. Mundri. At 12pm heavy fighting in the Kediba area between SPLA and forces believed to be SPLA-IO. The displacement saw considerable numbers move towards Mundri where local NGOs are preparing to support those affected.

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A single vehicle was stopped by gunmen near Torit check point at Magwi–

On 19.12.2016. Magwi. A single vehicle was stopped by gunmen near Torit check point at Magwi–Juba junction. All the passengers’ valuables were taken, but no harm was done to the occupants.