Bariguna
Place in Equatoria, South Sudan
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Bariguna is a village located near the border of Central African Republic - South Sudan in Western Equatoria, South Sudan.
CountrySouth Sudan
Bariguna | |
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  Bariguna Location in South Sudan | |
| Coordinates: 05°16′38″N 27°18′10″E | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Region | Equatoria |
| State | Western Equatoria |
| County | Ezo County |
| Payam | Bariguna |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
History
LRA attacked Bariguna on 24 June 2009. They kidnapped 20 villagers.[1] Alleged LRA attacked the Ugandan military base in Bariguna on 13 October 2009.[2] They also assassinated the son of Bariguna chief.[3]
SPLM-IO established its base in Bariguna around May 2018 after suffering defeat from the SSDF forces in Nadiangere. Their presence in the village caused the displacement among villagers.[4]