source: IOM; Radio Tamazuj
actor1: Gawaar Clan Militia (South Sudan)
actor2: Murle Ethnic Militia (South Sudan)
location: Gumuruk
notes: On 10 May 2021, Gawaar Nuer seized Gumuruk town (Pibor county, Jonglei state) from Murle forces. 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.