Lasu Payam and Libogo Boma, both of Lasu Payam, are now under rebel control.
                
                Occurred in South Sudan on Aug. 15, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Reported by Stella Mindraa via Internet on Aug. 16, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.
            Reported by Stella Mindraa via Internet on Aug. 16, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.
                    
                    
                     # Insecurity 
                    
                     # kidnapping 
                    
                     # Road ambush 
                    
                    
                
            
                    
                    This report is  Confirmed true
                    
                    
                    
                      and is of
                    
                    
                    High Priority.
                    Here is why -
                    
                
            
                    Both areas were captured by rebels and stayed under their control for hours; however, government forces entered the areas the following morning and regained control of Lasu Payam and Libogo Boma. Tensions were high but calm is returning. The government urged civilians to remain calm, especially those in Yei.
                    
                    
                
            
                        Resolution added by - Emily Galley