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Jonglei state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Jonglei state, South Sudan. Country-wide report: South Sudan, May 2026.
2events1 the month before
29est. deathsrange 17–29
17civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Jonglei state, South Sudan, with 29 estimated deaths. That is +100% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 17 to 29.
50% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 17.
The most active pairing was SPLM/A - IO - Civilians with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | Pibor county Jonglei state | SPLM/A - IO vs Civilians One-sided, 17 civilian | 17 |
| 6 May 2026 | Twic East county Jonglei state | Hol Dinka vs Ayual Dinka Non-state | 12 0–12 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| SPLM/A - IO | 1 | 17 |
| Hol Dinka | 1 | 12 |
| Ayual Dinka | 1 | 12 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.