Outbreak of fighting in Unity State

17 September 1997

Start of hostilities between Nuer factions under Paulino Matep and Riek Machar’s
control

Perpetrator: Nuer factions under Paulino Matep and Riek Machar’s control

Reference: Lundin Oil Diary of events up to 120700 p 1 , Aktbilaga 874 p 67