Cattle rustling is a main source of insecurity in South Sudan as cows represent wealth and social status , and are used as `` blood money '' or compensation and payment of dowries . Fighting in South Sudan reportedly left at least 600 dead , at least 750 wounded . Also at least 26,000 cattle stolen . Comment: Most of the clashes are over cattle rustling incidents .
Fighting in South Sudan reportedly left at least 600 dead , at least 750 wounded . Also at least 26,000 cattle stolen . Comment: Most of the clashes are over cattle rustling incidents .