Authorities Address Drowning Incidents in Aweil
THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN — Two individuals tragically drowned while another survived after incidents at River Kueng in Aweil South County, located in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
Incident Overview
The first drowning occurred on Monday, 10 August 2026, involving a 70-year-old man who succumbed while trying to cross the river.
Shortly after, on Tuesday, 12 August 2026, a 12-year-old girl drowned while attempting to cross River Kueng with her siblings at Malek-Alek.
Official Statements
Simon Lual Buk, Director of Information at the State Ministry of Information, reported these incidents on Wednesday. He confirmed that one individual was rescued during the harrowing events.
According to Lual,
