Politically-Motivated Violence

Two people died and three others injured in an ambush along Torit-Kapoeta road

On 21.7.2017. Torit-Kapoeta. Two people died and three others injured in an ambush along Torit-Kapoeta road on Wednesday night. Alimu Robert Kute, a Wildlife Officer who escaped the death, testifies to Radio Emmanuel that they could not identify the attackers when it happened at 8:00 ...

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South Sudan confirms attacks against "anti peace elements" to protect oil areas

On 16.7.2017. Juba. South Sudan confirms attacks against "anti peace elements" to protect oil areas. South Sudan government has denied violating a declared unilateral ceasefire but admitted launching a military offensive to drive away "anti-peace elements" at the vicin ...

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Thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced from Mathiang area

On 9.7.2017. Pagak. Thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced from Mathiang area in Longochuk County of Upper Nile following an offensive allegedly by government troops which began approximately one week ago. The reports of an offensive come as the world’s youngest nation marks its ...

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clashes were reported to have occurred in Imatong State

On 16.7.2017. Torit. An eyewitness, who prefers her name not to be mentioned because of fear, says the clashes caught her when she was in Khartoum village where shootings erupted at 5 AM, radio Emmanuel reports.She says her family member who is an SPLA soldier was injured during the incident. Brigad ...

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Warring parties traded accusations over violations of unilateral ceasefire

15.6.2017. Torit. Key players in the South Sudanese war traded accusations over violations of the unilateral ceasefire declared by President Kiir in May. This comes after clashes erupted between government troops and opposition fighters allied to former First Vice President Riek Machar south of Tori ...

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New rebel group announced the capture of Warguet and Malek

15.6.2017. Aweil. A rebel group calling itself South Sudan Patriotic Army (SSPA) announced Wednesday the capture of Warguet and Malek Gumel areas in Northern Bahr al Ghazal after allegedly clashing with government troops. The group fighting to topple Kiir’s government in Juba is under the comm ...

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South Sudanese rebels announced capture of Kuek

On 14.6.2017. Kuek (Malakal). South Sudanese rebels loyal to former First Vice President Riek Machar triumphantly announced Monday the capture of Kuek area in northern Upper Nile near the Sudanese border, saying they defeated government troops from the strategic area of Kuek after fierce battles on ...

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At least one person has been killed and other four were injured in an ambush

On 5.6.2017. Nimule. At least one person has been killed and other four were injured in an ambush along the Juba-Nimule road, the Commissioner of Pageri County has said. “What happened was that there was a Noha car that left Nimule going to Juba fell into ambushed between Kashwa and ...

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12 family members killed in one incident near Yambio.

On 02.6.2017. Yambio. 12 family members killed in one incident near Yambio. Twelve members of a single family were killed by unidentified gunmen this week in Gbudwe, according to State Police Commissioner. Major General James Monday Enoka said the incident occurred on 30th May, 12miles north of Yamb ...

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SPLA-IO accuses govt troops of attacks near Nasser town.

1. On 23.5.2017. Nasser. SPLA-IO accuses govt troops of attacks near Nasser town.The SPLA-IO military spokesperson, William Gatjiath Deng, has accused government forces of attacking their base in Kadbek area near Nasser town in Upper Nile State on Friday.