# South Sudan cattle raid kills 60, official says 2026-08-13T00:07:17+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet At least 60 people were killed in two simultaneous cattle raids in Tonj North County, Warrap State, early Sunday, a local official said. Fifteen attackers were among the dead, around 50 people were wounded, and hundreds of cattle were looted. Warrap spokesperson William Wol Mayom Bol called it a violation of peace efforts and said the South Sudan People’s Defence Force had been deployed. The UN mission confirmed the toll and reported dozens wounded. South Sudan has seen a surge in violent cattle raids. President Kiir declared a state of emergency in Warrap last year. The UN has raised alarm over communal violence, and 36 aid workers have been killed in 2026 alone. The country’s first elections are due in December but face feasibility questions as opposition leader Riek Machar remains in detention and clashes continue. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: cattle raid, elections, Salva Kiir, South Sudan, UNMISS, Warrap State Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/south-sudan-cattle-raid-kills-60-official-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/south-sudan-cattle-raid-kills-60-official-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.