location: Chali
notes: On 23 May 2017, the two SPLM-North factions under the command of Abdelaziz al-Hilu and Malik Agar clashed at an unspecified location in El Kurmuk locality (Blue Nile state) [coded to Chali], with forces loyal to Abdelaziz reportedly attacking the headquarters of the Malik Agar faction. Fighting involved the use of 'technicals' and involved ethnic splits between Ingessana (aligned to Malik Agar) and non-Ingessana (aligned to Abdelaziz). 'Dozens' of casualties are reported, though there is no specific information regarding fatalities.
target_text: location: Chali, fatalities: 0