Death toll from violence in northern South Sudan rises to 169
Source: Global Times
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On March 2 local time, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services of South Sudan issued an official statement stating that the violent conflict that occurred on March 1 in Abiemnom County, Northern South Sudan, has resulted in 169 deaths and 68 injuries. (Reporter Wu Ting from the Central Broadcasting Station)
Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
169 dead, 68 injured
Activity
violent conflict
Location
Abiemnom County · South Sudan
Unit
unknown
Time
March 1
Equipment
-
Summary
A violent conflict occurred in Abiemnom County, South Sudan, on March 1, resulting in 169 deaths and 68 injuries. The South Sudanese Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services released an official statement on March 2 confirming these casualties.
Key Facts
- 169 people have died due to the conflict
- 68 people have been injured
- The conflict occurred in Abiemnom County
- The official statement was released on March 2
- The incident took place on March 1