South Sudan 'Failed to Stop Ethnic Fighting'

Author:
AlJazeera English
Publisher:
AlJazeera English
Publication Date:
25 June 2012
Tags:
South Sudan, Conflict, Peace and Security, Legal and Judicial Affairs, Human Rights, International Organizations and Africa

The United Nations has criticised South Sudan's government for its handling of ethnic fighting in Jonglei State. It says the army wasn't able to prevent the deaths of about 900 people during a wave of cattle raids between rival clans. The deadly clashes between the Nuer and the Murle tribe have left more than 60,000 people homeless, stripped of their livelihoods and dependent on aid

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.