More than 50 killed in ethnic fighting in South Sudan: official

December 27, 2022 (BOR/JUBA) – More than 50 people were killed in days of fighting in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, after youth from the Nuer community attacked another ethnic group, an official said on Tuesday.

The state information minister, John Manyuon said dozens were also injured in fighting that escalated to Gumuruk town and neighboring areas.

He urged the armed youth to withdraw, while appealing to the national government to intervene and bring to an end the inter-communal clashes.

This cycle of violence has been going on for many years, and we want that support from the government for an end to this violence,” said Manyuon.

Meanwhile, the United Nations mission in the country (UNMISS) said it was monitoring the escalation of tensions and violence, intensifying patrols in and around affected areas. The mission has earlier warned that armed Nuer youth were being mobilised for possible attacks against the Murle.

(ST)