Over 19,000 Sudanese seeking refuge in South Sudan: UN
JUBA, South Sudan (AA): Clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have forced over 19,000 refugees to relocate to neighboring South Sudan, the UN has said in a report.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in South Sudan said over the weekend that the number of arrivals is projected to continue increasing as the conflict in Sudan persists.
“Poor road and terrain conditions in the rainy season and unpredictable security situation together with shortage of funding to sustain operations remain key challenges,” the UN said.
Children are more vulnerable than ever, with many out of school, it further said.
The report said that the partners of the Emergency Response Plan have already made significant strides in assisting those in need, but the scale of the crisis requires more support.
More than 4 million Sudanese remain displaced, 2.5 million in the country and 2.2 million in neighboring countries, according to the UN.
The UN has warned that further development of the conflict in Sudan could destabilize the wider region.
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