The United Nations has moved a battalion of combat troops to the South Sudanese town of Pibor to prevent an attack by the Lou Nuer ethnic group, BBC News reported.
Tens of thousands of people from the rival Murle group have fled the town in the last few hours, fearing an attack.
Inter-ethnic clashes in Jonglei state have cost the lives of around 1,000 people in recent months, in violence that was initially triggered by cattle raids.
Most victims are women and children.
Both communities have reportedly abducted children during the violence.
Earlier this week an entire town was burnt to the ground by the Lou Nuer fighters. Dozens died on both sides.
Armenian News
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