South Sudan: Violence in Jonglei State Flares Up

As ethnic tensions increase, the UN is calling for the protection of civilians amid the escalating violence.

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  • South Sudan:  Activist Call for Jonglei State of Emergency

    Sudan Tribune, 29 December 2011

    The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) should immediately declare a state of emergency and establish a Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) buffer zone in the conflict areas of ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  Ban Voices Deep Concern At Ethnic Tensions

    UN News Service, 28 December 2011

    Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern today about continuing ethnic tensions in South Sudan's Jonglei state, where there are reports of fresh rounds of deadly ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  How to Discourage Revenge Attacks (opinion)

    Sudan Tribune, 27 December 2011

    We in South Sudan are living under John Locke's state of nature in which "everyone has a right to punish the transgressors of that law to such a degree as may hinder its ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  UN Urges Gov't to Protect Civilians in Jonglei

    Sudan Tribune, 27 December 2011

    The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Tuesday urged the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) to take all measures necessary to protect civilians in Jonglei state. read more »

  • South Sudan:  Killing of Civilians in Jonglei State As Government Leaders Watch (opinion)

    The Citizen, 26 December 2011

    The statement of Governor of Jonglei State Mr. Kuol Manyang Juuk, "dismissing claims that his government had not failed to avail suitable protection to civilians" is not only a ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  Attacks in Jonglei State Leave 34 Dead

    The Citizen, 13 December 2011

    "Recent Attacks on Pigi County on Sunday by Forces loyal to Renegade General George Athor Deng on Pachut and other villages in Jonglei state leaves five civilians, five SPLA ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  More Raids Frighten Citizens of Jonglei State

    Sudan Tribune, 12 December 2011

    As residents of Jalle Payam (district) organized funerals rituals for last week raid on Friday, more people died on Sunday in Makuach Payam, Bor and others in Pigi county where ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  Athor Forces Attacks Village Near Atar in Jonglei State - Governor

    The Citizen, 12 December 2011

    Forces loyal to Renegade General George Athor Deng yesterday attempted to attack a village nearby Atar in Jonglei State where they were expelled, Governor Kuol Manyang Juuk told ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  Johnson Urges End to Cycle of Violence in Jonglei

    The Citizen, 10 December 2011

    The killings this week in the villages in Jalle Payam, Bor South County, as well as in Twic East County, underline the importance of the Jonglei Peace Process and the urgent need ... read more »

  • South Sudan:  Probe Jonglei Killings, UN Tells Govt

    Sudan Tribune, 9 December 2011

    The UN Mission in South Sudan on Friday called upon government authorities and traditional leaders to strengthen efforts that will immediately violence in Jonglei state. read more »



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  • the ashman
    Jan 4 2012, 09:50

    The dowry system of cows is wrong and outdated and demeans women. You fought against Arab influence yet seem to have the same attitude towards your women. How many of that sex are represented in government?

  • ukello
    Dec 28 2011, 09:09

    UNMISS should step up efforts and use its available resources and closely work with GoSS authorities to prevent impending genocide in Jonlgei State. Singing alone without action is not enough and won't help feuding communities. Dilly-dally will cause real genocide as well. It is time to act and not sing and complain endlessly. New state needs peace and security dividends. The purpose of UNMISS in this country is to fully support the nation keep its citizens in safe, peaceful, secure and harmonious.