# Communal violence and cattle raiding in Warrap State

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/communal-violence-and-cattle-raiding-in-warrap-state
> Updated: 2026-08-27T18:05:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Warrap State in South Sudan has experienced a series of violent cattle raiding attacks and communal clashes. On August 9, an attack at the Ariec cattle camp in Tonj North County resulted in at least 60 deaths and approximately 50 injuries. Warrap State Information Minister Wol Mayom reported that the fatalities included 37 people from the Pan Ariik community and 11 from the Apuk-Padoc community, while 15 attackers were killed.

Following this, another wave of violence occurred around 5:00 local time targeting the Machar-Pakuek cattle camp and Mading Juer Boma village. This incident left at least 49 people dead and 33 injured. The Warrap Ministry of Information identified casualties among the Juer Dinka community and various other tribes, as well as 21 alleged Nuer attackers. Local spokesperson William Wal Mayom Bol attributed the raid to an armed transborder criminal network, suggesting involvement from groups in the neighboring Unity State.

The recurring violence has caused significant displacement and increased humanitarian needs. The Warrap government has issued an urgent plea for humanitarian assistance, citing a “catastrophic humanitarian situation.” This comes as the United Nations notes that approximately 10 million of South Sudan’s 12.2 million residents require aid, with millions facing acute food insecurity. In response to the initial August 9 attack, the state government planned a disarmament campaign across Warrap, Unity, and Western Bahr el Ghazal states to mitigate communal violence.

## Claims

- At least 49 people died and 33 were injured in armed attacks in Warrap State. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Local authorities attributed the violence to a transborder criminal network involving armed members from Unity State. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Warrap government requested aid from humanitarian organizations due to mass displacement and urgent needs. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The attacks targeted the Machar-Pakuek cattle camp and Mading Juer Boma village. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The deceased include 21 alleged Nuer attackers and 15 members of the Juer Dinka community. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The violence occurred around 5:00 AM local time. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 10 million of South Sudan's 12.2 million residents require humanitarian assistance. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Warrap State: 49 killed in South Sudan armed attacks

At least 49 people died and 33 were injured in armed attacks targeting a cattle camp and village in South Sudan's Warrap State, amid rising intercommunal violence and a severe humanitarian crisis.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warrap-state-violence-leaves-at-least-49-dead-in-south-sudan

### 2026-08-11: South Sudan cattle raids leave at least 60 dead in Warrap State

At least 60 people were killed and 50 wounded during cattle raiding attacks at a camp in South Sudan's Warrap State on August 9. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-sudan-at-least-60-killed-in-cattle-raiding-attacks

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