Kidnapping Documented

Three aid workers kidnapped in Mathiang

Mathiang, Pagak, Panyijiar, Unity, South Sudan United Nations
3 kidnapped

Three contractors for a UN agency were detained by Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) upon their arrival in Pagak after fleeing heavy fighting in Mathiang on July 6th. According to some reports, they are still being held by the group. Means of attack recorded as kidnapping. Context combat/crossfire. Actor Sudan People's Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO). Source: Aid Worker Security Database, incident 2368.

People involved

No names have been released for this case.