According to the press statement released by Nyamar Lony Thichot, the Minister of Information in Jonglei State, the attack resulted in the death of three civilians and injured four others.
Minister Nyamar claimed that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, April 12th, at approximately 4:00 pm in the Pul Thaakhil area bordering Uror County, was allegedly carried out by armed raiders from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).
“The attackers reportedly raided 350 heads of cattle. Among the deceased were two individuals from Uror County and one from Duk County. The injured victims, including three from Uror County and one from Duk County, received medical attention, with some requiring transfer to MSF facilities in Pieri and Unity State for further treatment.” Said Nyamar.
She emphasised that the local youth from Uror County retaliated, engaging the attackers and reportedly killing five of the attackers.
“Uror county youth followed them [attackers], killed five people from the Murle of Greater Pibor Administrative Area side, and captured three weapons. On Sunday, 13 April 2025, two Murle armed attackers were found dead in the Tiam bushes of Uror County,” Said Nyamar.
She condemned the attack and killing of the civilians, citing that it undermines peace among the two states.
“The Government of Jonglei State has strongly condemned the attack, labelling it a criminal act that threatens ongoing efforts to establish peace and stability in the region,” said Nyamar.
“The government reiterated its commitment to working against such criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of its communities,” Nyamar added.
Nyamar expressed her heartfelt condolences to the families who had lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Attempts to reach Greater Pibor Administrative Area authorities for comment were unsuccessful.
Last week, the Chief Administrator for the Greater Pibor Administrative Area arrived in Bor to engage his counterparts from Jonglei State on matters of peaceful coexistence among the communities of GPAA and Jonglei State.
The conflict between communities in Jonglei and the GPAA, primarily involving the Dinka, Nuer, and Murle ethnic groups, is complex.
It revolves around cattle raiding, which is tied to both economic survival and cultural prestige, cycles of revenge attacks, child abductions, and competition over grazing land and water points, often exacerbated by the proliferation of arms and weak state authorities.
