On August 11, local time, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said that on August 9, an armed group attack occurred in Tongji North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, killing more than 60 civilians and injuring more than 50. The attacks caused large-scale displacements, and the destruction and looting of residents' property. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan strongly condemned the incident and dispatched a long-time peacekeeping patrol to the affected area. Graham Maitland, its acting head, warned that there was a risk of further retaliatory attacks.

On August 11, local time, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said that on August 9, an armed group attack occurred in Tongji North County, Warrap State, South Sudan, killing more than 60 civilians and injuring more than 50. The attacks caused large-scale displacements, and the destruction and looting of residents' property. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan strongly condemned the incident and dispatched a long-time peacekeeping patrol to the affected area. Graham Maitland, its acting head, warned that there was a risk of further retaliatory attacks.