Heavy Attack Launched in Tonj South County, Manyangok Payam Under Siege
Heavy Attack Launched in Tonj South County, Manyangok Payam Under Siege
Tonj South County, South Sudan – May 1, 2025
A violent attack erupted early this morning in Manyangok Payam, Tonj South County, after an alleged coordinated offensive by neighboring communities — Apuk, Yar, and Muok. The assault, which began in the early hours, has resulted in the village of Manyit being burned to ashes, with fires continuing to spread to nearby villages.
According to reports from Tonj Leads Media, Sultan Makeer Chinyuch, a traditional leader of the Thony community, confirmed the outbreak of fighting. He stated that the attack was launched without warning, and as of now, the root cause of the violence remains unknown.
“There is heavy fighting going on, and we are still trying to understand what triggered this aggression,” Sultan Chinyuch told Tonj Leads Media.
Further reports confirmed by Tonj Leads Media from Sultan Chinyuch reveal the full extent of the destruction: “The attack came suddenly, without any warning. Early this morning, coordinated forces from Apuk, Yar, and Muok launched a brutal assault on our community. They burned Manyit to the ground—completely turned it into ashes. Joor and Adama have also been reduced to nothing, and now the attackers have reached as far as Peeth. Our people are fleeing in all directions, trying to escape the violence. There is panic everywhere, and yet no security forces have shown up. stay tune for this developing story
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