Disagreement over girl triggers clashes between South Sudanese refugees in Uganda camp
Episode 470, Sep 04, 2018, 06:08 AM
Authorities in Adjumani District of northern Uganda are closely monitoring the situation after inter-clan clashes among South Sudanese refugees in Nyumanzi camp.
The fighting last Friday was sparked by a disagreement between two teenagers over a lady.
Ten refugees were reportedly injured, and some suspects have been arrested as investigations continue.
Nyumanzi camp is a home to some 3,000 South Sudanese refugees who fled insecurity.
The Local Council five chairman of Adjumani District, Leku James says they are monitoring the situation to prevent a re-eruption.
Leku spoke to Agole Alex in this interview.