Violence clashes between South Sudanese community in Khartoum kill many

KHARTOUM – Several people have been reported dead following violence clashes between South Sudanese communities in the Sudanese capital Khartoum.

Eye Radio reports quoting Khartoum-based activist Achol Malong, that the clashes took place on Friday in the Khartoum suburb of Jebel Aulia and three people were already confirmed dead.

“Yesterday (Friday), two people were killed. Police has come but the wounded are many,” Achol is quoted by Eye Radio as saying on Saturday.

“As I speak to you now, they have attacked again and they killed someone here. They have scattered people. The situation is terrible here today,” the activist further added.

Achol Malong said the Sudanese authorities have intervened but the conflict is yet to be deescalated.

She said the situation was “terrible for women and children.”

It is not clear what sparked the conflict between two South Sudanese communities in Khartoum.