Torit experiences heavy gunfire, witnesses say

Torit town experienced heavy gunfire on Monday, witnesses said.

Torit town experienced heavy gunfire on Monday, witnesses said.

A source inside Torit told Radio Tamazuj that the attacks came from Labalwa and Keneti roads, and shooting quickly spread all over the town. The attacks erupted around 9:00 AM and last until mid-day.

One source said that many people are fleeing to the UN camp for safety. Another source in Hiyala Payam reported an attack on the police station from an unknown armed group, which forced many people to flee their houses.

Sources reported military incidents in Kajo-Keji and Lainya as well.

Radio Tamazuj reached out to officials from Imatong State, but did not receive comment.