location: Pacong
notes: At least 35 people were killed (estimates have been as high as 53) in communal violence between the Gony and Thuyiic clans in Rumbek East county in the areas of Pacong, Panawac and Malek. Police have deserted these areas fearing attacks by armed pastoralists. 156 others have been confirmed wounded, including 4 SPLA soldiers. Kok-Keer and Kok-Awac were also said to have been among the dead and wounded.
target_text: location: Pacong, fatalities: 18