25/05/2026
Updates on Unity State
Dear colleagues,
This afternoon, tension escalated in southern Unity State, specifically in Leer County. Reports indicate that forces from IG and IO exchanged gunfire at approximately 4:15 PM. Tragically, a child estimated to be between 12–13 years old was killed while returning home from school.
The fighting reportedly started over a dispute related to the administration leadership of Guat Payam in Leer County, which was previously under IO administration.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that the situation remains highly tense. It is also being reported that the state government is transporting additional forces (“Terchuong”) from Mayom to Leer County to support IG forces in tomorrow’s enforcement operations.
Please stay tuned for more updates as information becomes available.