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Gunmen kill at least four Ugandans fishing on the White Nile at Fula Rapids near Nimule, South Sudan

Violence & Conflict Verified Uganda (national) 27 Nov 2025 Severity: 4/5

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on Ugandans who were reportedly fishing in the White Nile at Fula Rapids near Nimule in South Sudan, killing at least four people, including a baby, and injuring others, the Daily Monitor reported. Police spokesperson for North West Nile, Collins Asea, said the victims were reportedly tied to a tree after being arrested and then shot, and that it was not yet clear whether the attackers were South Sudanese government forces or rebels. Some of the injured are being treated at Moyo General Hospital.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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4 killed

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