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Most of the residents are Nuers, like Mr Machar, who have been stranded here since the civil war began.

From Economist • Jan. 5, 2017

Mr. Machar says Mr. Deng has no command of the rebel troops nor authorization to represent Nuers in government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2016

BBC Newsnight obtained testimonies of men and women who listened to radio broadcasts by opposition forces, almost all ethnic Nuers.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2014

Mr Machar and Gen Gadet are both ethnic Nuers, but they have not always fought on the same side in the past.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2013

Over the past few months, hostilities have raged between the Afars and Tigreans, the Gurages and Wolaytas, the Anuaks and Nuers, and the Oromos and Tigreans.

From Time Magazine Archive