Dead child found in Abyei area, suspected of drowning

A 15-year-old child was found dead in the contested area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan, community police authorities said.

A 15-year-old child was found dead in the contested area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan, community police authorities said.

Sergeant Deng Mading told Radio Tamazuj on Thursday that they were informed by citizens that they found a bead body.

He further said an autopsy report found out that the child had drowned. Deng pointed out that the dead child was handed over to relatives for burial.

File photo: A water source in Abyei (Radio Tamazuj)