location: Walgak
notes: Clashes between SPLA-IO and Mathiang Anyoor militia in Matot, Pieri, Pulchuol, Waat and Walgak areas of Jonglei. State forces reportedly recaptured the area as they advanced from Yuai to Waat. In Waat, rebels claimed that government forces dropped poisonous gas from helicopters during the attack, targeting rebel positions, leaving several people injured. Civilians who fled the area alleged initial indiscriminate shelling and shooting by government forces and cross-fire from opposition forces, causing deaths of civilians. Property was also looted and destroyed during the fighting. Humanitarian workers were forced to evacuate the area.
target_text: location: Walgak, fatalities: 10