Chief Gayien Thodouch and abducted child

Chief Gayien Thodouch and abducted child
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The Peace Committee youth (called the Anti-Corruption Unit) were monitoring the Murle-Toposa border when they came across some raiders carrying this little girl. The girl was thrown down when they challenged the raiders and left behind. She was too young to speak at the time, and so it is unknown what community she belongs to. While her parents are being sought, Chief Gayien is taking care of her – she calls him grandfather and is obviously very attached to him.