Sudan Ethnic 'Cattle' Clashes Leave 140 Dead

Deputy governor of Warrap state Sabino Makana said members of the Nuer group attacked Dinka cattle herders and seized about 5 000 animals. Photo by nsw.gov.au

At least 140 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in a remote part of Southern Sudan in recent days, officials say.

Deputy governor of Warrap state Sabino Makana said members of the Nuer group attacked Dinka cattle herders and seized about 5 000 animals.

Most of the violence happened over the weekend in Tonj village, he said.

The UN says more than 2 000 people have been killed in ethnic violence in the south since last January.

More people died in Southern Sudan than in Darfur last year.

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