Juba condemns deadly bombing of Amiet market
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Alwihda Info
The South Sudanese government has condemned the 19 October 2026 air strike on Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region, which caused deaths and injuries. In a statement issued on 21 October, the presidency called for an investigation and access for emergency responders and humanitarian aid, and announced coordinated investigations.
The South Sudanese government condemned the 19 October 2026 air strike on Amiet market in Abyei, which killed people, injured many and caused extensive material damage. In a statement published on Wednesday, the Office of the President offered condolences to the victims’ families and called for an investigation, according to Alwihda Info.
Juba called for an immediate end to the violence, safe access for medical personnel and humanitarian aid, and the prosecution of those responsible. The South Sudanese government also ordered coordinated investigations and urged the public to remain calm and reject reprisals, according to the official statement.
The condemnation comes as South Sudanese President Salva Kiir is already calling for the peaceful resolution of election disputes, ahead of elections scheduled for December.
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