JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — An area official says at the very least 31 ethnic Dinka have been killed in clashes with suspected Murle armed youth in South Sudan’s restive Jonglei state.
Bor South County Commissioner Yuot Alier instructed The Related Press that greater than 20 different individuals had been wounded in Sunday night’s assault in Baidit village and a few homes had been burned.
The commissioner mentioned 28 individuals had been shot lifeless and three kids had been drowned whereas individuals tried to cover.
The commissioner mentioned the attackers left with lots of of cattle. Two of the attackers had been reported killed.
The performing governor of Jonglei, Tuong Majok, condemned the assault and urged South Sudan’s nationwide authorities to intervene to stop the “cowardly assaults“ in opposition to civilians.
The explanation for the brand new communal combating will not be instantly identified, although cattle rustling usually results in clashes.