South Sudan clash toll 71

Leaders in South Sudan say the civilian death toll from a weekend attack in a remote part of the country has risen from 41 to 79.

October 23, 2013

Ahmad Al-Jubair

 


 


JUBA — Leaders in South Sudan say the civilian death toll from a weekend attack in a remote part of the country has risen from 41 to 79.



Officials say the Sunday attack was carried out by rebels loyal to militia leader David Yau Yau, who has denied his forces were involved.



Twic East County Commissioner Dau Akoi Jurkuch said Wednesday that the death toll has risen to 79 and the number of wounded stands at 87.



Diing Akol, a top Jonglei official, said dead bodies of rebels confirm Yau Yau fighters were involved. — AP


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