Armed youth, South Sudan army clash in Gbudue state
June 26, 2016 (YAMBIO) – A group of armed youth on Friday blocked the agriculture minister of South Sudan’s Gbudue state, moments after engaging the army in battles.
Only 4% of South Sudan’s arable land is reportedly used for farming, yet agriculture forms the backbone of livelihoods in most rural households in the young nation.
The South Sudan army (SPLA) and a group of armed youth clashed on Friday Diabio, leaving dozens from wounded. It remains unclear as to what triggered the violence.
A state official, who preferred anonymity, said the army was sent to the area to boost security and protect civilians in the wake of Friday’s skirmishes in Rii-rangu payam.
(ST)