South Sudan violence: latest events
1 event since 27 Oct 2026, 1 rated major or critical, across S. Sudan. Last update 27 Oct 2026, 12:25 UTC.
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Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
Co-ordinated cattle raids have killed at least 72 people in South Sudan, in a cycle of revenge attacks. The country is heading towards its first election since independence.
- At least 72 people were killed in the raids.
- The attacks are described as part of a cycle of revenge attacks.
- South Sudan is heading towards its first election since independence.
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Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
Co-ordinated cattle raids have killed at least 72 people in South Sudan, in a cycle of revenge attacks. The country is heading towards its first election since independence.
Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
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