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71 Killed in South Sudan Intercommunal Violence: Govt, Witnesses
Police and military reinforcements restored control after attackers briefly seized the town, while officials said the death toll may not be final.
- Intercommunal violence killed 71 people in Rumbek, South Sudan, including four soldiers, according to the government.
- Witnesses told AFP that attackers from outside Rumbek briefly took control of the town before withdrawing after police and military reinforcements arrived.
- The government said security forces had regained control of Rumbek, arrested four armed civilians, and were working to protect residents.
- South Sudan has faced other deadly intercommunal clashes, including violence that killed at least 169 people in March.
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empressivenaija.comInter-communal violence kills 71 in South Sudan
Inter-communal violence in the central South Sudanese town of Rumbek has killed at least 71 people, including four soldiers, the interim government confirm Read More: https://punchng.com/inter-communal-violence-kills-71-in-south-sudan/
Why did deadly communal clashes erupt in South Sudan, leaving 71 people dead?
The fighting erupted in Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, on Friday, October 9, 2026, following earlier confrontations between armed groups from neighboring communities. Government officials said the preliminary death toll could rise as authorities continued assessing casualties and investigating the circumstances surrounding the violence. *** Security forces, including military, police and intelligence personnel, were […] The post Why did dea…
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