©VOA
Juba [South Sudan], April 18 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 16 civilians were killed over the weekend in renewed communal clashes in the Lakes State of South Sudan.
William Koji Kirjok, minister of culture, youth and sports in the state said that 20 others were wounded in violent clashes between Gony and Thuyic communities at the Manyangrel cattle camp.
"We are still waiting for more reports from police who are now on the ground," Kirjok told Xinhua over the phone from Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, central South Sudan, on Sunday.
He added that security forces have been sent to the scene to quell the violence and restore calm.
Since 2019, South Sudan has been experiencing a surge in communal violence in Jonglei, Warrap and Lakes states mainly due to cattle raiding, child abduction and revenge killings.
Kirjok revealed that the state government will continue with ongoing efforts to disarm civilians. (ANI/Xinhua)
Newer articles:
- Recommendations for addressing internal displacement and returns in South Sudan - 19/04/2021 07:12
- Egypt, South Sudan sign MoU to build integrated crop livestock fish farming - 19/04/2021 01:43
- Sudan seeks Security Council support in reaching 'comprehensive' GERD deal before 'disastrous' 2nd filling - 18/04/2021 15:26
- How African leaders use the power of social media - 18/04/2021 13:50
- China looks to recreate ancient Silk Road with network of African ports - 18/04/2021 11:00
Older news items
- Why South Sudan basketballers can't play in Kenya - 17/04/2021 18:56
- Cuba thanks Ethiopia for its support against the US blockade - 17/04/2021 16:07
- South Sudanese Refugee Artist in Uganda Wins EU Sponsored Covid-19 Art Competition - 17/04/2021 11:18
- Turkey pledges food to support South Sudan forces - 16/04/2021 23:18
- Mad Cow: How bride-price inflation is stoking ethnic violence in South Sudan - 16/04/2021 20:35
Latest news items (all categories):
- Research ● Olga Algayerova: Small-State Diplomacy in an Era of Geopolitical Fragmentation - 28/10/2026 17:44
- The long journey back to the wild: The return of Przewalski’s horses - 28/10/2026 17:38
- South Sudan to begin voter registration in November ahead of December elections - 28/10/2026 17:12
- South Sudanese Liberation Hero Joseph Lagu Dies at 94 as President Kiir Declares National Mourning - 28/10/2026 17:03
- National average price spreads for maize: Across select East African countries - 28/10/2026 16:56
Random articles (all categories):
- UN Habitat opens a ‘One Stop Youth Centre’ in Wau, South Sudan - 21/02/2019 03:34
- South Sudan: How President Salva was betrayed - Indepth Africa - 29/10/2012 04:31
- Any language counts: Why Chinese deserves greater attention in South Sudan - 19/10/2026 14:22
- What is Love? - 04/10/2021 16:44
- South Sudan rebels marching on capital, military official says - 02/01/2014 15:28
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 151323 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28403 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25509 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24714 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22688 times
