Politically-Motivated Violence

Sounds of Rocket propelled Grenade was heard in Leer

On 19.4.2017. Leer. It was reported that five Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) rounds, or similar, had been fired from Leer town. It was further reported that it was an attempted cattle raid in Leer town. It is suspected that youth came from Rupchai Area (Islands) to raid cattle in Leer but they met s ...

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UN personnel heard the sound of mortar bomb explosions from the direction of the Baggari Road

On 19.4.2017.Wau. UN personnel heard the sound of mortar bomb explosions from the direction of the Baggari Road about 10 to 15 kilometres south-west of the UNMISS Field Office. The circumstances behind the mortar fire are not known.

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An SPLA-iO spokesperson admitted that the SPLA-IO had lost control of Waat town

On 19.4.2017. Akobo. An SPLA-iO spokesperson admitted that the SPLA-IO had lost control of Waat town following armed clashes with government soldiers on 15 April. Apparently, the fighting was ongoing as of 19 April, although at a lower level. Waat has been under the control of Lou Nuer rebels since ...

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Three people were killed and four others injured

On 19.4.2017.Juba.Three people were killed and four others injured when a commercial vehicle they were travelling in was ambushed by unidentified armed men on the Torit-Juba road. The incident happened near a military base in the Nesitu area. According to a survivor, a group of six men shot at the v ...

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SPLA killed five civilians in Yei last week.

On 14.4.2017.Yei. SPLA killed five civilians in Yei last week. Local residents of Yei River State have alleged that government forces killed at least five civilians based their ethnicity last week. They told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that SPLA troops stationed in Ombasi area targeted several vil ...

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UN PKF personnel heard two (02) gunshots south of the UNMISS Temporary Operating Base.

On 16.4.2017. Pariang. UN PKF personnel heard two (02) gunshots south of the UNMISS Temporary Operating Base. The circumstances behind the shooting are not known.

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Shots were heard on two separate occasions;

On 15.4.2017.Juba. Shots were heard on two separate occasions; one occasion south east of the UNMISS Field Office, the other west of the office. The circumstances behind the shooting are not known.

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Armed clashes intensified in Uror

On 13.4.2017.Uror (Akobo). Armed clashes between SPLA and SPLA IO forces which started in Yuai reportedly spread towards the areas of Pulchuol and Waat. NGOs operating in Walgak relocated staff to Kaikuny, then onwards to Akobo. Plans are now to relocate NGOs from Akobo on 15 April.

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SPLA-IO shot some bullets and entered Raja town

1. On 14.4.2017. Raja. Town, shooting started around midday and it was reported that SPLA-iO had entered the city and were forcing their way to the barracks north of the city, across the bridge. Reports indicated the Governor of the State may have fled to Aweil. Later in the ...

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Suspected Rebel (SPLA-IO) Attack In Ngop County Leaves 24 Dead

On 11.4.2017. Rumbek (NGOP). Suspected Rebel (SPLA-IO) Attack In Ngop County Leaves 24 Dead. At least 24 people including women and children were killed and 15 others wounded when