NAIROBI – An assault by unknown gunmen in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area on Sunday resulted in the deaths of 122 individuals, with 82 of those being civilians, according to the region’s information minister who spoke Monday.
James Monyliak Majok confirmed the devastating toll to Reuters, stating: “I would like to sadly inform you that among those killed included the County Commissioner and the Executive Director. Eighty two were mostly children, women, and elderly.”
The identity of the attackers and their motives remain unclear as authorities continue investigating the incident that claimed the lives of numerous vulnerable residents along with key local government officials.
