Over 40 traders feared dead in boat ambush near Shambe Port 南苏丹商船遭武装袭击，或致40余人死亡！

Over 40 traders feared dead in boat ambush near Shambe Port

南苏丹商船遭武装袭击，或致40余人死亡！

June 28 (Friday) – Authorities in Panyijiar County, Unity State, South Sudan, reported that a merchant boat was ambushed by armed elements near Shambe port in Lakes State, and over 40 merchants aboard are feared dead.

It is understood that the boat departed from Tayar port, bound for the Bor market. It was suddenly attacked while passing the Shambe checkpoint. Casualty figures remain unconfirmed. The County Commissioner stated that most victims jumped into the White Nile River or fled into nearby bushes to escape the attack. Only one person reportedly survived and reported the incident. Due to the distance of the incident site from Panyijiar County, it is currently difficult to verify the exact number of casualties. Furthermore, officials in Lakes State claimed no knowledge of the incident.

6月28日（周五），南苏丹团结州帕尼杰尔（Panyijiar）县当局报告称，一艘商船在湖泊州尚贝（Shambe）港附近遭武装分子伏击，船上40余名商人恐已遇难。

据悉，该船从泰亚尔港（Tayar）港出发，计划前往博尔（Bor）市场，途经Shambe检查站时突遭袭击。伤亡情况尚无法确认。专员称多数遇袭者为躲避袭击跳入白尼罗河或逃往附近丛林，仅1人成功逃生并通报事件。由于事发地距帕尼杰尔县较远，目前难以核实具体伤亡人数，且湖泊州官员称对事件不知情。

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Panyijiar County authorities confirmed the attack occurred and highlighted a history of ethnic conflicts between youth groups in the two areas. However, Lakes State Information Minister William Koji stated the state government "had not received any report of the incident," learning about it only through social media. He added that the state "bans youth from carrying out retaliatory attacks."

The White Nile River is a vital shipping artery for South Sudan. The attacked route (Shambe port to Bor city) is a crucial corridor for transporting goods in the country's northeast. The merchant boats primarily carry agricultural products like dried fish, underscoring the critical role of river transport for the local economy and livelihoods.

帕尼杰尔县当局确认袭击发生，并强调两地青年存在部族冲突历史；但湖泊州新闻部长威廉· 科吉却表示州政府“未接到事件报告”，仅通过社交媒体知悉，并称“本州禁止青年实施报复性袭击”。

白尼罗河是南苏丹重要的航运通道，此次遇袭航线（尚贝港至博尔市）为该国东北部物资运输要道。商船主要运输干鱼等农产品，凸显内河航运对当地民生经济的关键作用。

The White Nile is South Sudan's primary river, flowing north-south. The country has only a few rudimentary docks and a handful of formally operating fleets, with boats typically around 400 tons in capacity, indicating low transport capacity. Before South Sudan's independence, river transport connected North and South Sudan, with water routes linking the capital Juba to Malakal and Melut in Upper Nile State. Since South Sudan's "December 15th Conflict" (2013), this waterway has not been fully navigable. Sections like Bor-Melut-Malakal can handle cargo transport, but security along the route is poor. The South Sudanese government began upgrading Juba port in early 2024 and is exploring plans like dredging the Juba-Bor river section.

Road transport is the primary means for the movement of goods and people nationwide in South Sudan. Major cities are connected by roads, forming the nascent national highway network (planned trunk routes total about 7,000 km). Juba city and oil-producing areas have some tarmac roads; all other roads are unpaved. Simultaneously, local government military and police forces have set up numerous roadblocks and checkpoints, charging fees to passing vehicles, thereby increasing transport costs.

白尼罗河是南苏丹境内最主要的河流，纵贯南北。南苏丹只有为数不多的简易码头，及少数几家正规运营的船队，船只吨位在400吨左右，运输能力低。南苏丹独立之前，内河运输连接苏丹南北，通过水路运输路线可从首都朱巴通往上尼罗河州的Malakal市和Melut。自南苏丹“12.15冲突”后，该航道无法全线通航。 Bor-Melut-Malakal部分河段可实现货运通航， 但沿线安全形势欠佳。 南苏丹政府于2024年初已启动朱巴港升级改造工作，并探讨朱巴-Bor 段河道整治等规划。

南苏丹全国的物资和人员流动主要依靠公路运输，主要城市间有道路 连接，国家公路网处于雏形（规划干线约7000公里）。首都朱巴市内和石油产区拥有一定里程的柏油公路，其它境内公路全部为土路。同时，地方政府军警设置了层层路障、关卡，收取过路 车辆费，运输成本增加。

South Sudan

南苏丹

South Sudan is one of the world's least developed countries. Infrastructure and social services–including roads, water, electricity, healthcare, and education–are severely lacking. Basic goods rely heavily on imports and are expensive. The economy is heavily dependent on oil resources, with oil revenue accounting for about 90% of government income. In 2024, South Sudan's GDP was approximately $5.27 billion, a drop of 26.7% year-on-year. GDP per capita was about $331.

The country is rich in natural resources, including oil, iron, copper, zinc, chromium, tungsten, mica, gold, and silver. There is almost no large-scale industrial production; industrial products and daily necessities are entirely dependent on imports. Arable land covers about 25 million hectares. Main crops include cotton, peanuts, sorghum, millet, wheat, gum arabic, sugarcane, cassava, mango, papaya, banana, potato, and sesame. Forest coverage exceeds 36%.

South Sudan is a landlocked country in Northeast Africa. It has no direct access to the sea but possesses several river ports, primarily serving transport on the White Nile and its tributaries.

南苏丹是世界最不发达国家之一，道路、水电、医疗卫生、教育等基础设施和社会服务严重缺失，商品基本依靠进口，价格高昂。经济严重依赖石油资源石油收入约占政府财政收入的90％。2024年南苏丹国内生产总值约52.7亿美元，同比下降26.7%，人均国内生产总值约331美元。

自然资源丰富，主要有石油、铁、铜、锌、铬、钨、云母、金、银等。几乎没有规模化工业生产，工业产品及日用品完全依赖进口。可耕地面积约为2500万公顷，主要作物有棉花、花生、高粱、小米、麦、阿拉伯胶、甘蔗、木薯、芒果、木瓜、香蕉、马铃薯、芝麻等。森林覆盖率超过36％。

南苏丹是非洲东北部的一个内陆国家，没有直接濒临海洋的港口，但有一些内河港口，主要用于白尼罗河及其支流的运输。

Port of Juba

Juba, located in Central Equatoria State, is South Sudan's capital and largest city, and the starting point for White Nile shipping. Juba Port is the country's most important inland port, a major commercial and transportation hub, and a vital gateway for trade with neighboring countries. Goods can be shipped via river transport from Juba Port to Sudanese ports like Malakal, connecting to Red Sea shipping routes. Additionally, Juba Port handles river transport tasks between South Sudan and neighbors like Kenya and Uganda. It has basic loading/unloading and storage facilities.

朱巴港（Port of Juba）

朱巴位于南苏丹中赤道省，是南苏丹的首都及最大城市，也是白尼罗河航运的起点。朱巴港是南苏丹最重要的内陆港口，是该国最主要的商业和交通枢纽之一，也是南苏丹与周边国家进行贸易往来的重要门户。货物可以通过内河航运从朱巴港运往苏丹的港口，如马拉库特港，进而连接到红海航线。此外，朱巴港还承担着南苏丹与周边国家如肯尼亚、乌干达等的内河运输任务。具备一定的装卸和仓储设施，能够满足内河航运的基本需求。

Port of Wau

Wau, located in Wau State in western South Sudan, is an important city and transportation hub for the country's western region. It serves as a key river port for the area, significant for its economic development and cargo transport. Wau Port primarily handles river transport on the White Nile and its tributaries, connecting western South Sudan with northern Sudan and other African countries to the south.

瓦乌港（Port of Wau）

瓦乌位于南苏丹西部的瓦乌州，是该国西部地区的重要城市和交通枢纽，是南苏丹西部地区的重要内河港口，对于该地区的经济发展和物资运输具有重要意义。

瓦乌港主要服务于白尼罗河及其支流的内河运输，连接南苏丹西部地区与北部的苏丹以及南部的其他非洲国家。

Port of Malakal

Malakal, located in Upper Nile State, is one of the state's important cities. Malakal Port is a significant river port in northeastern South Sudan, crucial for trade and logistics in the region. It connects primarily via the White Nile to ports in Sudan and is a vital transport corridor between the two countries. It is also a key node for river transport linking northern South Sudan to its central and southern regions.

马拉库特港（Port of Malakal）

马拉库特位于南苏丹上尼罗河州，是该州的重要城市之一。马拉库特港是南苏丹东北部地区的重要内河港口，对于该地区的贸易和物流具有重要作用。主要通过白尼罗河与苏丹的港口相连，是南苏丹与苏丹之间重要的运输通道之一。它也是南苏丹北部地区与中部、南部地区进行内河运输的关键节点。

South Sudan's Transit Ports

As a landlocked country, South Sudan relies on seaports in neighboring countries for its imports and exports, with goods then transported overland into the country. Based on logistics practice and transit efficiency, it primarily depends on two major port systems:

南苏丹转运港口

南苏丹作为内陆国家，其进出口货物需依赖周边国家的海港中转，再通过陆路运输进入境内。根据物流实践和转运效率，主要依赖以下两大港口体系：

(1) Mombasa Port, Kenya
Transit Route: Chinese Port → Mombasa Port → Overland transport to Nimule (Uganda border) → Juba. Total distance approx. 1800 km.

Sea freight China to Mombasa: 20-30 days

Mombasa customs clearance: 7 working days

Overland Mombasa to Nimule: 4 days

Nimule customs clearance: 2 working days

Nimule to Juba: 2 days
Total transit time approx. 35-50 days.

(1)肯尼亚蒙巴萨港（Mombasa）

转运路线：中国港口 → 蒙巴萨港 → 陆运至乌干达边境尼穆莱（Nimule）→ 朱巴（Juba），全程约1800公里。

中国至蒙巴萨海运：20–30天

蒙巴萨清关：7个工作日

蒙巴萨至尼穆莱陆运：4天

尼穆莱清关：2个工作日

尼穆莱至朱巴：2天

全程约35–50天。

(2)Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania

Transit Route: Chinese Port → Dar es Salaam Port → Overland transport to Juba. Distance approx. 2000 km, crossing multiple borders (Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda).

Sea freight China to Dar: 22-32 days

Customs clearance & overland transit: 15-20 days (significantly affected by cross-border procedures)

Total transit time approx. 40-55 days; reliability lower than the Mombasa route.

(2)坦桑尼亚达累斯萨拉姆港（Dar es Salaam）

中国港口 → 达累斯萨拉姆港 → 陆运至朱巴，距离约2000公里，需经坦桑尼亚、卢旺达、乌干达等多国边境。

中国至达港海运：22–32天

清关及中转陆运：15–20天（受跨境手续影响较大）

全程约40–55天，时效稳定性低于蒙巴萨线。

In this incident, the merchant boat departed from Tayar Port, located in Leer County, Unity State, South Sudan, holding significant strategic and economic importance. Tayar Port was once a key transit point for UN humanitarian aid supplies. Before its destruction in conflict in 2015, the port played an irreplaceable role in sustaining local humanitarian relief efforts and regional economic development.

本次事故中，商船从泰亚尔港（Tayar）出发，该港位于南苏丹团结州的勒尔县，具有重要的战略地位和经济意义，泰亚尔港曾经是联合国人道主义援助物资的重要中转站之一，在 2015 年毁于战火之前，该港口对于维持当地的人道主义救援行动以及地区的经济发展都发挥着不可替代的作用。

Tayar Port

Tayar港

(1) Geographic Location
Tayar Port is situated on the White Nile River in South Sudan. It connects via the river to Malakal Port in Sudan, serving as an important water transport corridor between the two countries and a vital outlet for South Sudan towards the Red Sea, holding strategic significance for its foreign trade.

(2) Logistics & Transport
Tayar Port was a major gateway for UN humanitarian aid entering South Sudan. Before 2015, large volumes of aid supplies passed through this port to various regions of South Sudan, supporting relief operations and people's needs. Currently, Tayar Port remains an important node for humanitarian cargo transport. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) previously used this waterway to transport returnees to Adok or Tayar Port, but these operations were halted in early 2024.

(3) Economic Impact
The operation of Tayar Port significantly boosts local economic development. It facilitates trade between South Sudan and neighboring countries and creates local jobs and spurs related industries. However, due to conflict and other factors, the port's infrastructure and operational capacity suffered severe damage, and its economic potential remains largely unrealized.

(4) Current Status & Reconstruction Plans
Currently, Tayar Port is relatively dilapidated; its infrastructure and equipment were heavily damaged during conflict, requiring large-scale reconstruction and repair. In June 2023, the South Sudanese government signed an agreement worth 486 million South Sudanese Pounds with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to improve connectivity and revive trade in the White Nile and Lakes regions. This includes upgrading Tayar Port in Leer to restore its role as a key transport node, improve market functions, create jobs, and foster economic growth and community stability. In April 2024, the South Sudanese government, in collaboration with UNDP, launched a project funded by a $20 million grant from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to rehabilitate the historic waterway linking Sudan and South Sudan and related ports, including Tayar Port. The project involves dredging Tayar Port, building warehouses and offices, installing equipment and systems, and providing training to restore its functionality and operational capacity.

• 地理位置

Tayar港位于南苏丹的白尼罗河沿岸，通过河流与苏丹境内的马拉库特港相连，是南苏丹与苏丹之间重要的水运通道之一，也是南苏丹通往红海的重要出海口之一，对于南苏丹的对外贸易具有重要的战略意义。

• 物流与运输

Tayar港是联合国人道主义救援物资进入南苏丹的重要门户之一，在 2015 年之前，大量的援助物资通过该港口运往南苏丹的各个地区，以支持当地的救援行动和人民的生活需要。

目前，Tayar港仍然是人道主义救援物资运输的重要节点之一，国际移民组织曾通过这条水路将遣返人员运往阿多克或泰亚尔港，但该运输行动在 2024 年初被停止。

• 经济影响

Tayar港的运营对于当地经济的发展具有重要的推动作用。它不仅能够促进南苏丹与周边国家的贸易往来，还能带动当地的就业和相关产业的发展。然而，由于战乱等因素的影响，Tayar港的基础设施和运营能力受到了严重的破坏，其经济潜力尚未得到充分发挥。

• 当前状况与重建计划

目前，Tayar港的状况相对较为破旧，其基础设施和设备在战乱中受到了严重的损坏，需要进行大规模的重建和修复工作。

2023 年 6 月，南苏丹政府与联合国开发计划署签署了价值 4.86 亿南苏丹镑的协议，旨在改善白尼罗河和湖泊地区的连通性并复兴贸易，其中包括对勒尔的泰亚尔港进行升级，以恢复其作为重要运输路线节点的地位，改善市场功能，并创造就业机会，从而促进经济增长和社区稳定。

2024 年 4 月，南苏丹政府与联合国开发计划署合作启动了一个项目，旨在修复连接苏丹和南苏丹的具有历史意义的水路和相关港口，包括泰亚尔港。该项目得到了阿拉伯银行 2000 万美元的资金支持，将对泰亚尔港进行疏浚、建设仓库和办公室、安装设备和系统以及提供培训等，以恢复其功能和运营能力。

Security Situation

Since 2019, South Sudan's political situation has generally trended towards stability, but underlying instability persists. The current security situation is complex and severe. Violent incidents against NGO aid workers and civilians – including ambushes, kidnappings, and armed robberies by various local armed groups – occur frequently. Ethnic clashes, often triggered by cattle rustling or disputes over water points and grazing land, leading to fierce gun battles or fighting, are common in areas like Western Bahr el Ghazal and Jonglei State in the north. On May 26, 2021, a truck driver and a military police escort working for a Chinese company project in South Sudan were killed in an ambush.

According to the latest briefing from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), large-scale attacks against civilians continue across South Sudan, primarily driven by sub-national armed violence involving community militias and civil defense groups. From January to March 2024, UNMISS recorded 240 violent incidents resulting in 468 deaths, 328 injuries, and 70 abductions.

This attack on the merchant boat once again highlights the severe challenges facing South Sudan. On one hand, river transport, as a vital cargo corridor, urgently requires enhanced security; otherwise, it will severely impact local economic development and people's livelihoods. On the other hand, deep-rooted problems like persistent ethnic conflicts, weak infrastructure, and unstable security are intertwined, creating significant obstacles to the nation's stability and development.

安全形势

2019年以来，南苏丹政局总体上向稳定方向发展，但不稳定因素依然存在，目前安全形势复杂严峻。各类地方武装针对非政府组织援助人员和平民的伏击、绑架、武装抢劫等暴力事件频发，西部加扎勒 地区和北部琼莱州等地族群间常常因抢夺牛羊、水井、牧场等引发激烈枪战或械斗。2021年5月26日，中资企业在南工程项目一名卡车司机和一名随行军警遭遇伏击，当场死亡。

根据联合国南苏丹特派团（UNMISS）最新简报，南苏丹各地持续发生针对平民的大规模袭击，主要由涉及社区民兵和民防团体的次国家武装暴力行为引发。2024年1月至3月，联合国南苏丹特派团记录了240起暴力事件，造成468人死亡，328人受伤，70人被绑架。

此次商船遇袭事件，再次凸显了南苏丹所面临的严峻挑战。一方面，内河航运作为当地重要的物资运输通道，其安全性亟待加强，否则将严重影响当地的经济发展和民生保障。另一方面，南苏丹国内长期存在的部族冲突、基础设施薄弱以及不稳定的安全局势等问题，相互交织，给国家的稳定与发展带来了重重阻碍。

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