Thousands of children flee South Sudan ethnic violence

Save the Children says 25,000 women and children have gone into hiding in South Sudan to escape the deadly ethnic fighting.

The Lou Nuer and Murle communities are clashing over cattle raids.

The charity is concerned that many of the children could be caught up in the violence or are being recruited to fight.

Melinda Young is from the charity and told Radio 5 live Morning Reports that the situation is becoming more than just a tribal matter. She added that she had lost contact with some of her staff.

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