The market, now a smoldering ruin, was more than a place to buy goods; the setup was essentially a cultural meeting place, where mothers bartered for food to feed their children, where neighbors shared stories, and where hope for a better day lingered.
The Thiik community has been accusing the SSPDF soldiers of fueling attacks between them and their nemesis the Akok community by supporting the latter.
Local leaders and humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm. “The people of Fangak are caught between violence and nature’s wrath,” said Biel Boutros Biel, Fangak County Commissioner.