South Sudanese Officials have accused cattle raiders from neighbouring Kenya of crossing the border and killing 19 local herders. Fighting broke out after cattle raiders crossed into Kapoeta state along the border between South Sudan and Kenya, state Minister for Information Joseph Kabaka told on Wednesday.
The clashes left 19 South Sudanese and 7 Kenyans dead. "We have confirmed 26 people dead and 15 more were wounded in the raids,'' Kabaka said.
The minister said cattle had been stolen and some children were also missing. He urged Kenya to investigate the incident.
Cattle raiding have occurred for centuries in East Africa, and children are sometimes abducted during raids to be used as domestic slaves. The raids often carry an ethnic component.
Newer articles:
- Hope, scepticism as warring South Sudan leaders sign peace deal - 13/09/2018 01:48
- South Sudan's president, rebel leader sign final peace deal - 12/09/2018 11:33
- South Sudan pledges to guard against oil pollution - 12/09/2018 06:23
- China Poised To Dominate South Sudan’s Oil Industry - 12/09/2018 05:02
- In South Sudan, Some Children Work in Mines to Survive - 12/09/2018 03:33
Older news items
- ICRC: Cease-Fire in South Sudan Appears to Be Holding - 10/09/2018 23:29
- South Sudan gives 3 foreign oil firms 6 more years to produce oil - 10/09/2018 09:53
- 19 people are dead after a small aircraft crashed by a river in South Sudan - 09/09/2018 08:41
- South Sudan rivals to sign peace deal at Ethiopia... - 08/09/2018 06:55
- It Is Urgent to Address Grave Violations Against Children in South Sudan - 07/09/2018 12:12
Latest news items (all categories):
- South Sudan vows probe after two Ethiopian peacekeepers killed in Jonglei ambush; Ethiopia, UN and Egypt condemn attack - 26/08/2026 13:06
- Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says - 26/08/2026 13:03
- The truth about the South Sudanese vice president being prevented from travelling to Kenya - 26/08/2026 13:01
- WHO Regional Office Country Focus Coordinator visits South Sudan to strengthen health sector support - 26/08/2026 12:58
- South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Presents Women’s Leadership as Alternative Ahead of First-Ever General Election - 26/08/2026 12:56
Random articles (all categories):
- Factbox: South Sudan oil dispute lingers on - 24/02/2012 19:40
- Dr. John Garang Foundation Opening - 09/03/2015 00:18
- Qatar in air services pact with South Sudan - 20/06/2022 09:35
- World Bank Boosts South Sudan Government Efforts to Improve Rural Roads and ... - StarAfrica.com - 18/05/2012 19:57
- South Sudan: UN provides aid to displaced civilians ahead of rains - 30/04/2014 08:06
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 148906 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28003 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25085 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24393 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22340 times
