Politically-Motivated Violence

Government and opposition troops rampage through Lasu refugee site

Yei. Government and opposition troops rampage through Lasu refugee site, UN says. South Sudanese government and opposition soldiers have repeatedly attacked a United Nations refugee settlement in Lasu, the southern region of the country, an official from the UN High Commission for Refugees told Radi ...

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Unknown armed group fired RPGs and mortars in Renk

On 22.9.2016. Renk.An unknown armed group fired RPGs and mortars from the area of Jabiaha on the west bank of the White Nile River towards El Galhak. This area is about 80km south of Renk. The cause and effect is not yet known.

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SPLA troops seen moving east words

On 24.9.2016. Yei. A number of sources, a significant movement of troops, believed to be SPLA, were observed moving east towards Juba on Yei road.

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A church in Yei sheltering displaced persons was attacked by unknown gunmen

On 22.9.2016.Yei.A church in Yei, location still to be determined, that was sheltering civilians was attacked by an unknown group and burnt down. Those sheltering in the church fled to the bush and many are currently missing or unable to be contacted.

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SPLA barracks attacked by SPLA-IO

On 21.9.2016. Magwi. Forces believed to be SPLA-IO attacked SPLA barracks in Magwi at around 16:00hrs. Two IO elements were reportedly killed during the skirmishes that ensued during the attack.

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In Wau, SPLA-IO advances towards Bazia and reinforcement team for SPLA comes from Awil.

On 19.9.2016. Wau. Advancement and presence of SPLA-IO forces to Bazia -South of Wau town- we received reports of SPLA reinforcements coming from the Aweil area. Unconfirmed reports suggest said reinforcements were ambushed between Jebel and Jebel wasaka

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There was skirmishes between SPLA and SPLA-IO in Nassir

On 19.9.2016. Nassir. Skirmishes between the SPLA and the SPLA-IO in Nassir town at hours of the morning. Reports suggest the use of small arms and heavy weapons.

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Health center in Kajokeji was attacked by armed men

On 21.9.2016. Kajo-Keji. An attack on the Kangapo Health Training Institute in Kajo Keji at around 11:00hrs. Initial reports suggest armed men stormed the institute with the intention to loot it. As events unfolded, unconfirmed reports state that the armed men asked civilians in the institute about ...

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army clashes along Yei-Lainya road

On 17.9.2016. Yei. Armed clashes along the Yei - Lainya road. Media reports suggest a large number of populations at the airport attempting to leave Yei town via air.

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Government security forces clashed with youth in Rumbek

On 6.9.2016. Rumbek. There was an armed confrontation between government security forces and youth at around 16:00hrs north of the UNMISS base. Reports suggest that the youth fled into the bush afterwards.