SAA

SAA event in Upper Nile, Malakal area, South Sudan on Wed 4th March 2026

4th March 2026

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On 4 March 2026, unidentified assailants (coded as unidentified armed group) shot at a joint security base, comprising the military, police, and national security services, near St. Bakhita Church in Central Malakal Payam (location coded to Malakal, the Malakal County headquarters in Upper Nile State), resulting in 1 fatality, an NSS member and 2 injuries. 1 source claimed up to 4 injuries. 3 suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. No further information.

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Upper Nile ( Malakal area )

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