A civil society activist in Yei town accused government troops and allied militia of killing five youth based on their ethnicity and raping more than 15 women over the past two weeks.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Tuesday, Hawa Adam said government soldiers have been continuously committing atrocities against Yei citizens.

“The cases of rape are many here. On March 25, a 20-year-old woman was raped in Hai Leben and she was taken to the hospital. A 17-year-old girl and another woman who was pregnant were raped. In Mukaya Payam, a 90-year-old woman was also raped,” said Adam.

Adam urged the state government to protect it civilians and prevent such atrocities in the state.

Radio Tamazuj could not reach government officials in the area to comment on Hawa’s claims.

Photo: Yei town (Radio Tamazuj)