50,000 flee violence in South Sudan
The UN announced yesterday that up to 50,000 people have fled the tribal violence which broke out recently in South Sudan. Sources confirmed that 6,000 armed youths belonging to the Lou Nuer attacked the town of Pibor on Monday, after clashes which have now continued with the Murle tribe for a number of days. The coordinator Humanitarian Affairs at the UNMISS said tens of thousands of civilians fled Pibor and other close towns to escape the violence. Philip Aguer, South Sudan’s military spokesman said they have sent army reinforcements to the area.
The UN announced yesterday that up to 50,000 people have fled the tribal violence which broke out recently in South Sudan.
Sources confirmed that 6,000 armed youths belonging to the Lou Nuer attacked the town of Pibor on Monday, after clashes which have now continued with the Murle tribe for a number of days.
The coordinator Humanitarian Affairs at the UNMISS said tens of thousands of civilians fled Pibor and other close towns to escape the violence.
Philip Aguer, South Sudan’s military spokesman said they have sent army reinforcements to the area.
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