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A recent clash between armed men from Rubkona County and Ruweng Administrative Area has left several people dead and others injured. The altercation took place during a handover of stolen cattle, with authorities from both regions pointing fingers at each other for the violence. Rubkona Commissioner, James Clement Juol, reported that his delegation was ambushed after successfully reclaiming 41 cattle out of a larger stolen herd. The situation quickly escalated, leading to casualties on both sides. As tensions rise between Rubkona and Ruweng, the incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and disputes over resources in the region. Efforts to resolve…

In a tragic incident involving armed men from Rubkona County and Ruweng Administrative Area, several lives were lost and many others were injured during a confrontation over stolen cattle. The incident took place during the handing over process of the stolen cattle, with Rubkona Commissioner, James Clement Juol, stating that his delegation was attacked after receiving 41 out of approximately 2,400 stolen cattle. Both authorities from Rubkona and Ruweng are now pointing fingers at each other, trading blame for the deadly fighting. The exact details of the altercation and the circumstances surrounding it are still unclear, but what is evident…

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