source: Eye Radio (South Sudan)
actor1: Military Forces of South Sudan (2011-)
actor2: SPLM-In Opposition: Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition
location: Yambio
notes: On 23 March 2021, bodyguards of the SPLM-IO appointed Governor of Western Equatoria state (and coded as SPLM-IO) fired upon two SSPDF soldiers who had previously defected from the IO to the government. The event occurred in Yambio town (Yambio county, Western Equatoria state). A spokesperson for the Governor has accused the two SSPDF soldiers of firing first. No injuries occurred.