'Hundreds dead' in South Sudan cattle raids - Africa - Al Jazeera English

'Hundreds dead' in South Sudan cattle raids - Africa - Al Jazeera English: Recent tribal clashes and cattle raids in South Sudan have left nearly 600 people dead and hundreds more injured, the United Nations said.

The 600 were reportedly killed in fighting between the Murle and Lou Nuer communities in Jonglei state, the UN said on Monday.

A statement said there were unconfirmed reports of more than 750 people being wounded.

Hilde Johnson, the UN representative in South Sudan, appealed for restraint and said the cycle of violence must stop.

The UN said reports suggested that between 26,000 and 30,000 cattle have been stolen.

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