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A dangerous source of wealth and pride

Ating Benson
Cattle are a main source of wealth and pride for many South Sudanese communities. Yet cattle keeping is a dangerous source of income, as cattle raiding has a long history in the region.
25.04.2024  |  Torit
Cattle are highly prized by many communities in South Sudan (08.05.2012).
Cattle are highly prized by many communities in South Sudan (08.05.2012).

The proliferation of small arms in South Sudan has been instrumental in the frequency and the effects of raids. Sudanvotes’ Ating Benson spoke with cattle keepers and government officials in Eastern Equatoria State about the effects of cattle raids and possible interventions to rescue the situation: