Tensions continue to flare between Duk and Twic East counties of Jonglei state following the Thursday deaths of seven people and dozens wounded in communal violence that occurred in a contested fishing island on Biothagany wetland.
Source disclosed to Watchdog Press that the cattle camp belonging to Twic East citizens residing in Poktap is raided at about 5PM CAT as situation remains hotly alarming.
Duk County residents in Laang Toch were attacked by armed youth believe to be from Twi East county in Jonglei state late Wednesday night.
Summary of the incident in Lang Toch: Deceased: 7 Wounded: 5 Critically wounded: 5 Breakdown:1. Duk Payuel: Two deceased and two wounded. 2. Duk Padiet: Five deceased and eight wounded. Emergency treatment ongoing as transportation to hospitals is challenging.Hon. Mundit to update Duk Community tonight on this dreadful incident. Please stay calm!
