By Kwanta Douglas –
At least 32 people were killed and nine others injured as a result of war in November alone said the governor of South Sudan’s Jonglei State.
Governor Denay Chagor stated in the report, which covered six counties, that the incidents that left nine persons injured were mostly related to cattle raiding and road ambushes.
“In recent months, a number of events have escalated at an unthinkable rate. To name a few, eight individuals were slaughtered in Twic East County in November, 44 head of cattle were raided in Duk County, and five people, including a payam administrator, were killed in Uror County.
“In Bor County, five individuals were slain, including two intellectuals who were riding their bikes to Anyidi County. In Akobo County, at least ten individuals were slain,” Mr Chagor stated.
He stated that such attacks are condemned by the state administration.
“I pay my sincere condolences to the affected families members who lost their loved ones. The government of Jonglei State remain committed to Peiri Peace Agreement and recent signed peace in Bor,” he added.
Most parts of the Greater Jonglei State have experienced communal and tribal violence, mainly caused by cattle raiding, child abduction, and grazing land.
Greater Jonglei authorities have in the past convened peace and reconciliation conferences to discuss how to curb attacks.
Continuous revenge attacks, cattle raiding, and child abduction in some areas persist, even after hundreds of dollars spent by donors on peace projects.
Livestock herding is the main source of income in many parts of Jonglei State.
TheEastAfrican