45 killed, dozens injured in Unity state clashes
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August 14, 2016 (LEER) - 45 people died and dozens were injured when
armed youth clashed with government forces in Tharjiathbor county of
South Sudan’s Unity state, an aid worker said.
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The map of Unity state
The incident in Rubkuai area occurred over the weekend.
An aid worker, who spoke to Sudan Tribune on condition of anonymity,
said youth who attacked government controlled areas came from
neighbouring Koch county which is under the administration of Northern
Liech state.
He said the numbers of the dead could rise from among those were
critically injured.
Due to the deadly fighting in the area, mass displacement of residents
is ongoing and there is fear of humanitarian gaps, as most aid workers
were evacuated from the scene of the conflict, the official told Sudan
Tribune by phone on Sunday.
Some humanitarian workers were reportedly injured in the oil-rich
Unity state attack.
It remains unclear why youth from neighboring Koch attacked government
positions, with others claiming the attackers supported former First
Vice President Riek Machar.
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