By Pam Chuol Joack Gambella Vision Reporter On May.....
May 31, 2025
In a deeply troubling escalation of cross-border hostilities, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces
South Sudan Forces attacke Ethiopians in Burebiey
(SSPDF) have reportedly executed a significant artillery strike on the town of Burebiey, situated in western Ethiopia.
This aggressive military action has raised alarm bells both locally and internationally, as it has led to devastating consequences for the civilian population. Eyewitness accounts and local reports indicate that the SSPDF employed a variety of heavy weaponry during the assault, resulting in extensive destruction across the town.
The impact of this attack has been catastrophic, with many homes reduced to rubble and entire neighborhoods engulfed in flames. Among the casualties are numerous women and children, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the violence and the tragic toll it has taken on innocent lives.
Residents of Burebiey have described harrowing scenes of chaos and despair, as families scramble to find safety amid the destruction. The emotional and psychological scars left by such violence are profound, with communities left grappling with grief and fear for their future.
Although authorities are still working to determine the full extent of the casualties, preliminary reports suggest a high death toll, further compounding the humanitarian crisis in the region.