Event Brief
Government commissioner killed in Jonglei violence
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: A government-appointed county commissioner in Jonglei State was killed in an assault by opposition fighters.
WHO: Opposition fighters
WHAT: Opposition fighters assaulted Walgak and killed government-appointed county commissioner James Kueth Makuach.
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
WHERE: Walgak, Akobo West, Jonglei State, South Sudan
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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