2891: CRIME WATCH: Cattle related conflicts

Cattle-related conflicts encompass disputes among pastoralist communities or between pastoralists and farmers, often stemming from competition over resources such as land and water. Cattle raiding, or rustling, involves the forceful theft of cattle and is frequently linked to violent crimes. These conflicts manifest in various forms, including land disputes, water access issues, grazing rights disagreements, and cultural or ethnic tensions. Key contributing factors include resource competition, poverty, economic instability, ethnic tensions, climate change, and the commercialization of cattle raiding. Radio Miraya's Lucy Kiden is in conversation with: Jophes MAGEZI MANASSEH, UN Police Advisor, Anti-cattle Raiding Unit Focal Point, UNMISS Wau Field Office David MANGOK , Sec. Gen. ICCSM/Marial Bai Agreement