Businessmen Killed in Jonglei State Eight businessmen have been killed in separate attacks in Jonglei State. 04 May 2012
By Jacob Achiek Jok BOR, 04 May 2012 –Two Ethiopian and two Dinka businessmen were early last week killed between Machabol and Kothchar as they transported their goods to Pibor County. On the same day, four Murle businessmen were also killed along Bor road on their way to Pibor. The chairman of the Ethiopian community in Jonglei State who was only identified as Abdu said the attacks between Machabol and Kothchar left four survivors and a ransacked vehicle. He said those behind the attacks had not been identified but unconfirmed reports pointed an accusing finger to the Murle community. “We have no conflicts with any ethnic community in South Sudan. We are only here to conduct business and nothing else. Hence we wonder why the attacks were carried out, “said Abdu. At the same time, the Ethiopian community expressed concerns with the rising violence in South Sudan, saying the independence of South Sudan last year was meant to deliver new and lasting peace. Posted in: Home -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
