Air Delivered

Air Delivered event in Jonglei, Lankien area, South Sudan on Mon 29th December 2025

29th December 2025

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On 29 December 2025, government security forces (coded as SSPDF) conducted an airstrike in Lankien market, Thol Payam (Nyirol, Jonglei), resulting in at least 26 fatalities, including 11 children and 10 women, and around 30 injuries. An unspecified number of civilians fled the area. The area is controlled by the SPLM/A-IO.

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Jonglei ( Lankien area )

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