An armed raid on a village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest South Sudan has left at least 49 people dead and 33 wounded, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- At least 49 people were killed in the attack.
- Thirty-three people were also wounded.
- Gunmen targeted a village and a seasonal cattle camp.
- The attack took place in the northwest of South Sudan.
At least 49 people have been killed and 33 others wounded after gunmen carried out an armed raid on a village and a seasonal cattle camp in the northwest of South Sudan, according to Al Jazeera.
The report described the assault as an armed raid in which gunmen struck both a village and a nearby seasonal cattle camp. Such camps are used by pastoralist communities who move livestock according to the seasons.
Al Jazeera reported the death toll at a minimum of 49 people, indicating that the figure could rise. A further 33 people were wounded in the attack.
No further details about the identity of the attackers, the exact location, or the timing of the raid were provided in the available reporting.
The reporting did not specify what response, if any, had been mounted by authorities in the aftermath of the raid.
Why it matters
Attacks on cattle camps and villages can devastate rural communities that depend on livestock for their livelihoods and food security. A death toll of at least 49 underscores the scale of violence affecting parts of South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the South Sudan raid?
According to Al Jazeera, at least 49 people were killed in the armed raid.
How many people were wounded?
Al Jazeera reported that 33 people were also wounded in the attack.
Where did the attack take place?
The raid targeted a village and a seasonal cattle camp in the northwest of South Sudan, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan
Al Jazeera: Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.