Armed Group Attack in South Sudan Leaves Over 60 Civilians Dead
On August 11 local time, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan reported that on August 9, an armed group attack occurred in Tonj North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, resulting in the deaths of over 60 civilians and injuries to more than 50 others. The attack caused large-scale displacement, with residents' properties being destroyed and looted.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan strongly condemned the incident and dispatched a long-term peacekeeping patrol to the affected area. Its acting head, Graham Metlan, warned of the risk of further retaliatory attacks.
According to statistics from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, thousands of people have been displaced in the region due to months of conflict between government forces and opposition armed groups. (Reporter Wu Ting from the Central Broadcasting Station)
On August 9, an armed group attacked in Tongji North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, resulting in over 60 civilian deaths and more than 50 injuries. The attack caused widespread displacement and destruction of property. The UN Mission in South Sudan condemned the incident and deployed peacekeeping patrols to the affected area, warning of potential further retaliatory attacks.
- Over 60 civilians killed in the attack
- More than 50 injured
- Significant displacement of residents
- Property destruction and looting reported
- UN condemns the attack and warns of further retaliatory strikes