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UN peacekeepers report attack in Tonj, Warrap state; dozens killed and injured, officials say
Summary
The UN briefing relayed reports of an armed attack in Tonj (Warrap state) that targeted a prison, police station and county commissioner's residence; initial tallies cited about 25 killed, 20 injured and 208 cattle taken, and the situation remained tense.
The spokesperson said UN peacekeeping colleagues reported an armed attack in Tonj, North County, Warrap state, in which the prison, the police station and the county commissioner's residence were attacked.
"Initial reports indicate that around 25 people were killed, 20 injured, and some 208 heads of cattle are raided," the Moderator said.
The UN said colleagues were engaging with state and county authorities and meeting local police and corrections officials to verify casualty figures and assess damage to prison infrastructure. While a fragile calm had returned, the spokesperson cautioned that tensions remained high and urged local dialogue to avoid retaliatory violence.
