The market in Bor, the capital of South Sudan’s Jonglei State, will be closed Monday after local traders complained about looting and insecurity.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj yesterday, several traders deplored the insecurity in residential areas and the market in particular.

They disclosed that they would hold a meeting today with the local authorities and the chamber of commerce in order to find a solution to the problem.

One of the traders said: "I was attacked at home yesterday at 9:00 pm. They tied my hands and then strangled me. They took everything from me, so people are now advised not to walk alone, unless you have a stick or your are two or three people."

Foreign and local traders have suffered huge losses since the outbreak of war in South Sudan which led to looting, disrupted banking, and road closures.

In January last year, many foreign traders in Bor town complained of losses after soldiers allegedly stole goods from the market.