location: Yei
notes: On 7 November 2016, nine pro-Government forces elements, including seven men believed to be Sudanese national from the Nuba mountains, stopped at least seven civilians at an SPLA checkpoint in Lotaya, Yei county. The seven civilians were held nearby with an undetermined number of other individuals. The pro-Government elements physically assaulted the people held, tied their hands together, and forced some individuals inside two traditional huts. The soldiers opened fire on the victims and set fire to one of the huts. At least six burnt bodies were found in the hut.
target_text: location: Yei, fatalities: 6