Politically-Motivated Violence

At least one civilian was shot dead while two others critically injured

On 7.2.2018. Yei. At least one civilian was shot dead while two others critically injured when the bus they were travelling in was attacked by armed men along the Yei-Kaya road on Tuesday. Yei River State information minister Alfred Kenneth Duku told Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday that the attackers sho ...

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At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured

On 1.2.2018. Bentiu/Northern Liech. At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured during an attack two weeks ago in Toling area of South Sudan’s Northern Liech state. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday, Bul County Commissioner Mathiang Kuol said the attack was perpetrated by a gr ...

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Waat. SPLM-IO official accused government troops of launching offensives on areas

On 22.9.2017. Waat. SPLM-IO official accused government troops of launching offensives on areas around Waat town after 200 soldiers allegedly defected to the opposition recently.

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Two army officers were shot and killed on the outskirts of Yambio

On 13.10.2017. Yambio.Two army officers were shot and killed on the outskirts of Yambio town in South Sudan’s Gbudue State after they allegedly attempted to rob a civilian last week, a local official said.Gibson Wande, Gbudue’s minister of information, told Radio Tamazuj on Tuesday that ...

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About 25 government soldiers and a county commissioner have been captured in Akobo

On 22.9.2017. Akobo. About 25 government soldiers and a county commissioner have been captured in Akobo area of South Sudan’s Bieh State, the rebels said on Thursday.John Daniel Bol, the rebel-pointed minister of information in Bieh State, told Radio Tamazuj that the government-appointed commi ...

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Gunshots were reported close to the Presidential Palace.

On 18.9.2017. Juba. Gunshots were reported close to the Presidential Palace. A drunk soldier was reportedly responsible and there was no further incident.

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Fifteen people have been killed in clashes between the SPLA and opposition forces

On 18.9.2017. Bentiu. Fifteen people have been killed in clashes between the SPLA and opposition forces Northern Liech State, the information minister has announced. Lam Tungwar says the fighting took place in Nhial Dieu County on Monday morning. He told Eye Radio that some of the victims were civil ...

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5 Police Officers killed By Armed Youth During Parade In Cuei-adukan

On 7.9.2017. Rumbek. 5 Police Officers killed By Armed Youth During Parade In Cuei-adukan. A police officer who was at the scene of the incident in Cuei-adukan, Moses Maker said another five police officers were wounded during the incident including their captain, Monydit Manyiel Cindut. He said, th ...

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Two children reportedly killed in Matiel attack.

1. On 6.9.2017. Gogrial: Two children reportedly killed in Matiel attack. The Commissioner of Apuk South County in Gogrial State says two children were killed on Monday as a result of communal violence in Matiel area.Commissioner Santino Yel Reech said two other people were w ...

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South Sudan army says repulsed rebel attack in Yei County

1. On 5.9.2017. Yei. South Sudan army says repulsed rebel attack in Yei County. South Sudan's army has repulsed rebel attacks on Ombaci area southeast of Yei County, the military deputy spokesman said Monday, saying clashes continued for some minutes. “Yes on ...