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South Sudan Lakes State Killing: 16 People Lose Lives As Result Of Communal Clash
At least 16 people were killed over the weekend in communal clashes in the Lakes State of South Sudan while 20 people were injured in Manyangrel Cattle Camp.
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As many as 16 people were killed over the weekend in communal clashes in the Lakes State of South Sudan. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports William Koji Kirjok said that 20 people were injured in violent clashes between Goni and Thuyic communities at the Manyangrel Cattle Camp. He said that they are waiting for more reports from police over the present situation on the ground, reported ANI citing Xinhua.
At least 16 killed in clashes in South Sudan s Lakes State ANI | Updated: Apr 18, 2021 20:12 IST
Juba [SouthSudan], April 18 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 16 civilians were killed over the weekend in renewed communal clashes in the Lakes State of SouthSudan.
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 SouthSudan, on Sunday.
He added that security forces have been sent to the scene to quell the violence and restore calm.
2021-04-18 14:31:04 GMT2021-04-18 22:31:04(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
JUBA, April 18 (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.