Bariguna is a village located near the border of Central African Republic - South Sudan in Western Equatoria, South Sudan.
Bariguna | |
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  Bariguna Location in South Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 05°16′38″N 27°18′10″E / 5.27722°N 27.30278°E | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Region | Equatoria |
| State | Western Equatoria |
| County | Ezo County |
| Payam | Bariguna |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
History
editLRA attacked Bariguna on 24 June 2009. They kidnapped 20 villagers.[1] Alleged LRA attacked the Ugandan military base in Bariguna on 13 October 2009.[2] They also assassinated the son of Bariguna chief.[3]
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.[4]
Healthcare
editThe village has one health center.[5] During the conflict, the armed group looted the health center's properties and medicines.[6]
References
edit- ^ OCHA (12 July 2009). Humanitarian Action in Southern Sudan Report, week 28, 06 - 12 Jul 2009 (Report). p. 1. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Cakaj, Ledio. "Fresh Attacks in South Sudan Raise Fears of Resurgent LRA". enoughproject.org. Enough Project. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.