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16 killed, 20 others wounded in Lakes State attack
[Sudan Tribune] At least 16 non-combatants were killed and 20 others maimed in renewed communal festivities in South Sudan’s Lakes State over the weekend, an official said.The state minister of culture, youth and sports, William Koji Kirjok said the festivities occurred 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," he told Xinhua on Sunday, adding 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 Dire Revenge killings. According to previous reports, the routine of intercommunal festivities in many parts of the country prevails due to lack of an efficient justice system. Posted by: Fred 2021-04-20 |
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