More than 30 civilians were killed on Tuesday following two days of inter-communal violence in Warrap State in central South Sudan, authorities said.<br />''<br />''Warrap is the home state of President Salva Kiir. Violence has been rife in a number of areas in the state, including Tonj-North and Tonj-East counties, which have been the scene of recent clashes.<br />''<br />''Warrap's Information Minister Ring Deng told The Dawn English daily newspaper that 29 people were also wounded in the clashes involving three neighbouring communities of Luany-Jang, Lou Paher and Thiik.<br />''<br />'' He attributed the cause of the violence to cattle raids.<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">Mr Deng said efforts were underway to reinforce security in the restless areas in order to contain the situation that was rapidly deteriorating.</span><br />
News On AIR | August 18, 2021 8:53 PM
More than 30 civilians killed following two days of inter-communal violence in central South Sudan