{"id":942,"date":"2026-10-22T08:40:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/?p=942"},"modified":"2026-10-22T08:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:40:05","slug":"presidency-demands-probe-into-deadly-aerial-attack-on-amiet-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/?p=942","title":{"rendered":"Presidency Demands Probe into Deadly Aerial Attack on Amiet Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-83.png 624w, https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-83-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Salva Kiir Mayardit (Photo by PPU)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Awan Achiek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of the President of South Sudan has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into an aerial attack on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei area on October 19, 2026. The attack killed and injured civilians and destroyed property, prompting demands for accountability for those responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement issued on Wednesday through the Office of the Press Secretary, the government condemned the attack, urging all parties to cease violence against civilians and ensure safe access for medical personnel and humanitarian organizations assisting those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We call for an immediate end to attacks endangering civilians and a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible,&#8221; the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of the Press Secretary warned that civilians must be protected from violence linked to the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It further urged all concerned parties to ensure safe access for medical personnel and humanitarian assistance to reach those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government described the attack on Amiet Market, a vital hub where communities gather to trade and earn their livelihoods, as unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;An attack that brings death and destruction to a market where communities gather to trade and sustain their livelihoods is unacceptable,&#8221; it stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It stressed that Abyei must not become a theater for the conflict in Sudan and called for an immediate end to attacks that threaten civilian lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Civilian lives must be protected, and Abyei must not become a theater for the conflict in Sudan,&#8221; the statement emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement also urged Sudanese authorities to ensure safe access for medical personnel and humanitarian assistance to reach those affected by the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Government of the Republic of South Sudan condemns in the strongest terms the aerial attack on Amiet Market in Abyei on 19 October 2026, which caused tragic loss of civilian lives, injuries, and destruction of property.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office extended condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with the people of Abyei, wishing those injured a full and speedy recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with the people of Abyei during this painful time. We wish all those injured a full and speedy recovery.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It further appealed to communities to remain calm, uphold peaceful coexistence, and reject retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Sudan remains committed to protecting its citizens and has directed all relevant institutions to conduct a thorough<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and coordinated investigation into the attack, identify those responsible, and pursue appropriate measures to ensure accountability and prevent further attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President of South Sudan has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into an aerial attack on Amiet Market in the disputed Abyei area on October 19, 2026. 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