source: IOM; VOA; Radio Tamazuj
actor1: Gawaar Clan Militia (South Sudan)
actor2: Murle Ethnic Militia (South Sudan)
location: Nanaam
notes: On 7 May 2021, fighting was reported in the areas of Nanaam village in Pibor county (Jonglei state), in what is described as 'a coordinated revenge attack' from Gawaar Nuer from Ayod against the Murle, with some reports implicating Lou Nuer as well as Dinka from the areas of Bor, Twic East and/or Duk counties (with Dinka forces stated as being active in the areas of Likuangole and Verteth). Preliminary reports state that at least 156 Murle were killed (at least 55 in the Gumuruk area) during fighting and attacks between 7 to 17 May; 196 women and children abducted; 691 dwellings torched; and 45,000 head of cattle allegedly stolen. 101 fatalities distributed evenly across five events in locations outside of Gumuruk payam. Thousands are reported to have been displaced to Pibor and to the countryside.