THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN —
Fresh Outbreak of Communal Violence in Tonj South
At least 19 individuals have lost their lives, while 14 others sustained injuries, following a revenge attack in Tonj South County, Warrap State. Local authorities reported that the violence erupted early Monday morning, resulting in the destruction of 11 homes.
Details of the Conflict
The clash occurred between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., involving members of the Yar and Tarweng sections of the Apukjuwiir community and the Thony community. The Office of the Tonj South County Commissioner issued a statement detailing the events.
Preliminary findings suggest that this attack was a retaliation for an incident that happened nearly a month ago in Mabior-Yar. Such cycles of revenge violence persistently fuel insecurity in Warr
