By Deng Ghai Deng
At least four people have been killed and three others injured in fatal revenge clashes between the Cie-Pual and Cie-Khertut sections of Cie-Dumin, in Lankien, the headquarters of Nyirol County.
Jonglei State Minister of Information, Nyamar Lony Thichot Ngundeng, reported that the violence stemmed from a previous conflict on August 29, 2024, when a member of Cie-Dumin killed someone from Cie-Pual.
Following the latest outbreak of violence, the commissioner of Nyirol County organized meetings between the two subsections to promote dialogue and de-escalation.
“There was somebody that was killed from the side of Cie-Paul the person was killed by a person from cei-Dumin. On Wednesday when the brother of the person who was killed came to town, he saw the brother of the person who killed his brother.
He shot this individual in the market and that is where the fighting erupted between the two clans,”Ngundeng stated.
She added that the injured are currently receiving medical treatment at the MSF hospital in Lankien.
The Jonglei State Government has condemned the cycle of revenge killings, urging communities in Nyirol County and across the state to embrace peace.
“We call upon the people of Jonglei State to put an end to these acts of violence and to prioritize stability and coexistence,” Ngundeng emphasized.
Ngundeng said the Jonglei State Government reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace among the region’s communities, calling on all residents to join in this crucial effort.