Communal violence in South Sudan leaves 15 dead, 16 injured

JUBA – At least 15 people were killed and 16 injured in Thursday’s clashes in Tonj South County of the restive Warrap State in northern South Sudan, a local official said Friday.

The clashes followed an attack on Manyangok Payam by members of the Apuk, Yar and Muok communities, said Ring Deng Ading, commissioner of Tonj South County.

He said the fighting, which erupted in Agama village, resulted in several houses being burnt to ashes, property looted, and families displaced.

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