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South Sudan cattle raid kills 60, official says
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
It is tempting to dismiss these cattle raids as age-old tribal feuds, but that narrative ignores the deepening political crisis. Last year’s state of emergency and the killing of 36 aid workers this year show how insecurity now feeds on a broken peace deal, not just local rivalries. The real test: will the government actually bring the attackers to justice, or will this become another excuse to postpone December’s elections? The number of arrests, if any, will tell the story.
Source: thehindu.com
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