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Lakes state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Lakes state, South Sudan. Country-wide report: South Sudan, May 2026.
2eventsnone the month before
14est. deathsrange 14–15
0civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Lakes state, South Sudan, with 14 estimated deaths. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 14 to 15.
100% of the month's events were non-state conflict.
The most active pairing was Luac Jang Dinka - Manuer Dinka with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Rumbek North county Lakes state | Luac Jang Dinka vs Manuer Dinka Non-state | 14 |
| 13 May 2026 | Rumbek North county Lakes state | Luac Jang Dinka vs Manuer Dinka Non-state | 0 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Luac Jang Dinka | 2 | 14 |
| Manuer Dinka | 2 | 14 |
All months
Monthly reports:May 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.