A 60-year-old woman, Konjit Duut, was tragically beaten to death after being accused of witchcraft in Bunbuna in the Yunyoo/Nasuani district of the North East Region.
According to her family, several community members summoned Konjit Duut due to one individual’s claim that she appeared in his dream, attempting to harm him.
Allegedly, the fatal attack occurred while she was en route to inform her family in the neighboring village about the accusation made against her.
This incident occurs in the wake of a recently passed Bill in Parliament aiming to outlaw accusations of witchcraft.
It also follows a similar occurrence in June of this year in Sangbana, an event that nearly sparked tribal conflicts in the district.
Jacob Kauk, a brother of the deceased, conveyed to JoyNews that the family is demanding the apprehension and prosecution of those responsible for the crime.
He further stated that they would refrain from burying Konjit Duut’s body until their demands are met. While the Police have confirmed the incident, they have not provided additional information.
The chief of the community has denounced the assault and pledged to ensure that legal proceedings take their course.