Abstract
abstractThe abductions of women have historically been a part of cattleraiding in South Sudan. Recently the abduction of women has been extensively used as a tool of war. Since 2009, thousands of women have been abducted in Jonglei state in retaliatory attacks in the conflict between the Lou Nuer and Murle communities. Killing and violence aimed at women in the conflict has increased to a point where it could be said to have become normalised practice where women are considered legitimate spoils of war, along with livestock and other chattel. This Profile explores the motivation for and consequences of abductions of women by male cattle-camp youth during violent cattleraids. It uses feminist theory to argue that abductions, sexual slavery, and sexual violence in the current conflict are a result of underlying patriarchal structures that value women solely for their reproductive capabilities and linked to this their role in commanding value for the procurement of cattle. The Profile is based on qualitative research, specifically interviews conducted in South Sudan with stakeholders to investigate the reasons for the abduction of women and interventions that have sought to address the abductions.
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