
21/08/2025
Man die during fattening season in Kuac Ayok
Tragedy struck Kuac Ayok Community on August 20th, 2025, when Mayol-Akeer, son of Manyiel Deng and Aluel Deng Bil, died of stomach complications during the annual fattening season at Ayok Cattle Camp.
According to Jieng tradition, participants in the fattening (Toc) consume only milk to gain weight for cultural pride and competition.
Elders confirmed that, by custom, Mayol is automatically declared the winner for two years, and his legacy will be remembered in the community.
~DWM