source: Eye Radio (South Sudan); Radio Tamazuj
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)
actor2: Civilians (Italy)
location: Rumbek
notes: On 25 April 2021, unknown gunmen forced their way into the compound of the newly appointed Bishop of the Rumbek Catholic Diocese (an Italian citizen, who has resided in South Sudan for over 15 years) in Rumbek town (Rumbek Centre county, Lakes state), shooting him once in each leg. The victim did not suffer broken bones or fractures, and has been transferred to a hospital in Nairobi. 35 people have been arrested in connection with the attack, including 7 police officers who were responsible for the safety of the Bishop. The motivation for the attack is currently unclear.