Tribal clashes in South Sudan, at least 150 dead, state of emergency in the affected area

 At least 150 people have been killed and dozens injured in two days of ongoing tribal clashes in Al-Nil al-Azraq region of South Sudan.

In South Sudan, the governor of Al-Nil Al-Azraq region, Ahmed Al-Amada Badi, has declared a state of emergency after violent incidents.

According to Akhbar 24, Governor Ahmad Al-Imada asked the security forces to intervene immediately and stop the violence. "Use all means to stop the bloodshed."

Health sources in Sudan say that 150 people have been killed and 86 injured in the Wad al-Mahi area of ​​Al-Nil al-Azraq province due to tribal clashes.

It should be noted that Al-Nil al-Azraq is located in the south of Sudan.

Abbas Musa, director of Wad al-Mahi Hospital, said that children, women and the elderly are among the dead. Most of the deaths were caused by fire.

A leader of the Alhosa tribe said that despite the deployment of security personnel, incidents of violence have flared up again, weapons are being used in clashes and houses are being set on fire.

Edi Rowe, a UN official for Sudan, says, "There is deep concern about the continued bloodshed." According to unconfirmed reports, 170 people have been killed and 327 injured in the riots that started on October 13.