(VOA)
JUBA, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- At least 27 civilians have been killed and 29 others injured in the past two days due to inter-communal violence in South Sudan's Warrap state, a local government official confirmed on Tuesday.
Riing Deng Ading, Warrap State Minister of Information said the clashes started on Sunday between Luany-Jang community, and Lou Paher community and Thiik community.
He told Xinhua on the phone that local authorities in the state are making efforts to reinforce the security situation in the areas affected to contain the situation which is rapidly deteriorating.
Deng called on youth from the rival communities of Warrap state to cease fighting and embrace dialogue as the only solution to peace and tranquility in the region.
Since 2019, South Sudan has been experiencing a surge in communal violence in Jonglei, Warrap and Lakes states mainly due to cattle rustling, child abduction and revenge killings. Enditem
Newer articles:
- Pope Francis expresses sadness over the murder of two sisters in South Sudan - 18/08/2021 12:55
- World Bank Group Appoints New Country Manager for South Sudan - 18/08/2021 09:42
- ‘Red Army’ members warn of mass mobilization in S. Sudan - 18/08/2021 01:18
- Ugandan nuns killed in South Sudan ambush - 17/08/2021 15:38
- South Sudan: Humanitarian Response Dashboard (January - June 2021) - 17/08/2021 10:08
Older news items
- South Sudan Cracks Down On A New Civil Rights Group That Promises To Rid Country Of “Criminals” - 17/08/2021 08:04
- Uganda to take 2,000 Afghan refugees at U.S. request - 17/08/2021 03:49
- IPC to provide FTA Paralympics coverage across Africa - 17/08/2021 03:14
- Millions of dollars in trade at stake if South Sudan conflicts continue – Traders - 17/08/2021 02:55
- Defections aim to obstruct peace implementation in South Sudan - 16/08/2021 18:00
Latest news items (all categories):
- The power struggles among South Sudan’s political leaders are the direct cause of its ongoing conflict - 11/07/2026 14:03
- Celebrating Independence In The Midst Of Sorrow - 11/07/2026 13:41
- South Sudan resumes oil-backed financing - 11/07/2026 13:33
- Press statement: Strive For National Unity In Honor Of South Sudan's Independence - 10/07/2026 21:23
- Fifteen years of independence for South Sudan, but still little to celebrate - 10/07/2026 21:23
Random articles (all categories):
- Sudan: China Has The Golden Touch - 27/04/2020 22:59
- BBC Hard Talk - Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth - Minister of Petroleum, South Sudan - 24/02/2018 22:41
- At UN, South Sudan Says Won't Leave Heglig Until Monitors, SC All Syria - Inner City Press - 13/04/2012 00:00
- Sudan: New Hope in South Sudan's Ministry of Interior - 10/08/2013 11:36
- South Sudan peace talks set to start amid renewed fighting - 05/01/2014 15:30
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 147757 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 27841 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 24931 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24251 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22161 times
