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TWIC CENTRE - 18 Sep 2017

Man killed in brawl during wrestling match in Jonglei

One man was killed and three others were injured on Saturday in a fight between two communities during a wrestling match in Twic Centre County in Jonglei State, a local official said.

Twic Centre County Commissioner Dau Akoi Jurkuch told Radio Tamazuj on Sunday that the incident occurred on Saturday evening when local youth from the Ayual and Awulian communities clashed during a wrestling match.

He further said one person succumbed to his wounds and three others sustained injuries. Akoi pointed out that one person was arrested in connection with the incident.

The local official said his administration will issue a decision to abolish cultural activities including dancing and wrestling in order to avoid such incidents.