Key facts
- At least 72 people were killed in co-ordinated cattle raids in South Sudan's Warrap state.
- The attacks occurred on Monday in Tonj North county, involving two communities.
- Homes were burnt and an unspecified number of cattle were taken.
- The violence follows a deadly incident last Friday that claimed eight lives.
- Humanitarian partners are being asked to support vulnerable individuals left without basic necessities.
At least 72 people were killed during co-ordinated cattle raids in South Sudan's Warrap state on Monday, according to the regional government. The attacks, which also saw homes burnt and an unspecified number of cattle stolen, involved two communities in Tonj North county. This latest violence follows a deadly incident last Friday that claimed eight lives. The state governor has directed security agencies to evacuate the wounded and efforts are underway to recover the stolen cattle. Humanitarian partners have been appealed to for support for vulnerable individuals left without food, shelter, and medicine.