THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN —
Tragic Attack in Nyirol County
Three construction workers lost their lives in a recent attack in Nyirol County, South Sudan. Local authorities attribute this violent incident to armed youth from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area.
Commissioner Peter Gatkuoth Koang condemned the assault, characterizing it as an “alleged Murle armed attack” that transpired on 16 May. This attack occurred along the Bool-Pulath road, which leads to Lankien, the headquarters of Nyirol County.
Details of the Incident
The victims were employees of Sunshine Road Construction Company, engaged in a road construction project in the region. Among those killed were Ethiopian nationals.
Koang stated, “The incident occurred when attackers allegedly targeted Sunshine Road Construction Company staff.” He emphasized the
