YITH PABOL, South Sudan — Islamic extremists attacked the Christian community of Yith Pabol, killing at least 28 people and burning 57 houses, reports the relief group Barnabas Fund.
Bishop Joseph Mamer Manot told the Barnabas Fund the attack in early January also resulted in “massive displacement” and an alarming humanitarian situation for survivors who need food, safe drinking water and shelter.
At least four people were killed and three others were missing in a similar attack the same week in nearby Miodol village, Barnabas Fund reported.
Arab Muslims from Sudan have been attacking Christians across the border in South Sudan, the report explains.
South Sudan became independent of Sudan in 2011 after years of civil war, notes the CIA World Factbook. More than 60% of South Sudan’s population is Christian. The current unrest began in 2013. Since then, nearly two million South Sudanese have fled to other countries.
Sudan was No. 13 on Open Doors’ 2022 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian. South Sudan did not appear on the list in 2022.
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