source: Radio Tamazuj; IOM
actor1: Gawaar Clan Militia (South Sudan)
actor2: Murle Ethnic Militia (South Sudan)
location: Koromak
notes: On 7 May 2021, fighting was reported in the areas of Tangnyang boma in Pibor county (Jonglei state) [coded to Koromak], in what is described as 'a coordinated revenge attack' from Gawaar Nuer from Ayod against the Murle, with the attackers over-running the area. 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. 55 fatalities distributed evenly across 3 events in Gumuruk payam. Thousands are reported to have been displaced to Pibor and to the countryside.