South Sudan cattle raids: Co-oridanted attacks kill at least 72 people in Warrup state
- At least 72 people have been killed during cattle raids in South Sudan's northern Warrap state, according to the regional government.
- An unspecified number of cattle were taken and homes burnt during what was a "co-ordinated attack" on Monday involving two communities in Tonj North county, the state authorities said.
- Such deadly violence is often part of a cycle of revenge attacks as cattle are a main source of wealth and pride for many communities and are also important as young men need them as dowries to get married.
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- At least 72 people have been killed during cattle raids in South Sudan's northern Warrap state, according to the regional government.
- An unspecified number of cattle were taken and homes burnt during what was a "co-ordinated attack" on Monday involving two communities in Tonj North county, the state authorities said.
- Such deadly violence is often part of a cycle of revenge attacks as cattle are a main source of wealth and pride for many communities and are also important as young men need them as dowries to get married.
Sources: BBC News