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169 Killed in Jonglei Raid Amid Rising Tensions

3/4/2026

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  • At least 169 people were killed last week in a raid by armed youths linked to the White Army, allied with opposition leader Riek Machar.
  • The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urged immediate action to uphold the fragile peace.
  • Tensions have surged since Riek Machar's prosecution, which his supporters say is politically motivated.
  • Unrest has displaced about 280,000 people in Jonglei state, raising fears of civil war.