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Place in Equatoria, South Sudan
Bariguna
Bariguna is located in South SudanBarigunaBarigunaLocation in South Sudan
Coordinates: 05°16′38″N 27°18′10″E / 5.27722°N 27.30278°E / 5.27722; 27.30278
CountrySouth Sudan
RegionEquatoria
StateWestern Equatoria
CountyEzo County
PayamBariguna
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Bariguna is a village located near the border of Central African Republic - South Sudan in Western Equatoria, South Sudan.

History

LRA attacked Bariguna on 24 June 2009. They kidnapped 20 villagers. Alleged LRA attacked the Ugandan military base in Bariguna on 13 October 2009. They also assassinated the son of Bariguna chief.

SPLM-IO established its base in Bariguna around May 2018 after suffering defeat from the SSDF forces in Nadiangere. Their presence in the village caused the displacement among villagers.

Healthcare

The village has one health center. During the conflict, the armed group looted the health center's properties and medicines.

References

  1. OCHA (12 July 2009). Humanitarian Action in Southern Sudan Report, week 28, 06 - 12 Jul 2009 (Report). p. 1. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  2. Cakaj, Ledio. "Fresh Attacks in South Sudan Raise Fears of Resurgent LRA". enoughproject.org. Enough Project. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  3. OCHA (20 October 2009). Humanitarian action in Southern Sudan Report, Issue Number 36, 01-20 Oct 2009 (PDF) (Report). p. 1. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  4. OCHA (18 October 2018). Violations and Abuses Against Civilians in Gbudue and Tambura States (Western Equatoria), April-August 2018 (PDF) (Report). p. 9. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  5. South Sudan - Tobariguna Payam, Ezo County and Source Yubu Payam, Tambura County, Western Equatoria State: Inter-Agency Assessment Mission - 8 October 2021 (PDF) (Report). 12 July 2009. p. 10. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  6. Catholic Radio Network, Catholic Radio Network. "Bariguna citizens walk for three days to access health services". catholicradionetwork.org. Catholic Radio Network. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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