Nine killed and six injured in attacks in South Sudan’s Ruweng
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Radio Tamazuj
Attacks in two locations in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area killed nine people and injured six, according to Tony Chol Ayat, the region’s acting Minister of Information. The assailants also took 972 head of cattle and set huts ablaze, while neighbouring authorities say they are investigating, Radio Tamazuj reports.
At least nine people were killed and six injured in attacks at around 11pm on Sunday 18 October in two locations in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area. Tony Chol Ayat, Ruweng’s acting Minister of Information, gave the toll to Radio Tamazuj and accused armed youths from neighbouring Unity State.
The attacks targeted Bhal Payam, in Lake-No County, and Pochod Boma, in Alilang Payam, Aliny County. According to Tony Chol Ayat, local youths pursued the attackers after cattle thefts. His account did not establish the number of casualties during the pursuit.
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