Authorities in Torit County in Eastern Equatoria state have ordered security forces to shoot on sight any civilian found carrying a firearm along key highways, in a move aimed at curbing rising violence and robberies. The directive targets roads linking Hiyalla Payam and the Torit-Kapoeta route, where killings and theft have increased in recent months. The order was announced after a security meeting convened by County Commissioner Lokang Charle…
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