Dozens of cattle have died due to unknown diseases in Aliab area of Tonj North County in South Sudan’s Warrap State, according to a local official in the county.

County Commissioner Tito Sijin Ayii told Radio Tamazuj that the disease has killed dozens of cattle in a week and is spreading in the county. He said a team from the Red Cross is visiting the county to see the situation.

Separately, Sijin said a team from the World Food Programme has visited the area to provide aid to people affected by the recent conflict between Marial Lou and Akok clans which led to the killing and injuries of about 100 people and the displacement of hundreds.

The commissioner pointed out that preparation is underway to hold a peace conference between the two feuding clans, adding that the authorities are still looking for the perpetrators behind the conflict.