Approximately 110 people were injured in brawls that broke out within the Juba Protection of Civilians Site 1 on Saturday morning at about 11:30 a.m., UNMISS reports.
The brawling allegedly began after a dispute over a domino game, but later on family members armed with spears and machetes got involved.
UNMISS also confirms that one person died after being seriously wounded in the Saturday morning altercations, as earlier reported by Radio Tamazuj.
In a statement yesterday, the peacekeeping mission said that it intervened to halt the fighting by deploying security forces within the POC site and along the perimeters of the UN House compound.
The situation returned to normal in the afternoon.
UNMISS says it is working with Community Watch Group leaders to “ascertain the reasons for the altercation, and mediate between the parties.”
Among the injured, several were taken to the UNMISS level I clinic to receive treatment, and have since been discharged. In addition four patients suffering from more serious injuries were transported to UNMISS’ Tomping level II hospital.
Also, two members from the UNMISS force protection units sustained minor injuries and are being treated.
In addition, approximately 200 IDPs sought shelter at the western gate of the UN headquarters compound, but by now they have moved back to the protection of civilians’ site.