New conflicts between the Bunno and Nyangiya clans of the Toposa community in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State, resulted in at least one fatality and two injuries.
Using cannons, arrows, and spears, the two sides have been launching counterattacks against each other nonstop.
According to reports, three kids vanished during an attack at Kochokio Kraal.
A number of individuals were forced to flee Bunno village on February 12th, and ten people were injured in Lopua as a result of the ongoing hostilities and fighting between the two Toposa communities over a watering hole for their cattle.
Takan Lolib Members of Parliament for Eastern Equatoria State Carl Peter said on Radio Tamazuj that new fighting broke out between the two groups on Thursday and Friday night.
He stated that of the three injured parties in the most recent occurrence, one passed away at the hospital from his wounds and one was brought to the Kapoeta Civil Hospital.
“They began fighting on Thursday, carried on until late at night, then picked up where they left off on Friday morning. A few casualties were brought to the hospital; one was left unattended and two were transported to Kapoeta Civil Hospital. He said, “We have learned that one of the two victims passed tragically and the other is still struggling for his life.
The victims had gunshot wounds, and one had passed very shortly after arriving at the hospital, according to Dr. Isaac John, Medical Director of the Kapoeta Civil Hospital.
“We have been taking care of their conditions, but shortly after they arrived, the other one passed away. He stated that the second one was receiving treatment in the hospital right now.
Community leaders are urged to embrace conversation as a means of resolving conflicts by Charles Onen Lokwaru, Chairperson of the Eastern Equatoria State Civil Society Network.
He warned against communities enforcing their own laws on the grounds that doing so puts lives at danger and breeds instability.
“The recent intercommunal conflicts between the Nyangiya and Buno, who live in Kapoeta East and are neighbours, sadden us. Numerous people have been injured and even lives have been lost in these recent battles. Therefore, we urge the leaders of our community to prefer dialogue within the community rather than enforcing the law on their own. To defuse the issue, we ask our young people and community leaders to act impartially,” he stated.
