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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 2, 2026
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169 killed in South Sudan massacre
South Sudan, the world's youngest country, has been beset by civil war, poverty and massive corruption since it was formed in 2011...
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A horrific massacre in South Sudan's Abiemnom County has resulted in the deaths of at least 169 people, who have been buried in a mass grave. This tragedy highlights a dramatic increase in violence across the world's youngest nation.
- At least 169 bodies were confirmed to have been laid to rest in a mass grave.
- Local officials, including health minister Elizabeth Achol and information minister James Monyluak, reported the grim toll.
- The massacre occurred early on Sunday near the Sudan border, with women, children, and the elderly among the victims.
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