24,000 civilians displaced in Western Equatoria: agencies

November 9, 2015 (JUBA) – Weeks of fighting in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state has displaced about 24,000 people in Maridi county, humanitarian agencies revealed.

Aid agencies reportedly visited neighbouring Mundri East and West counties to conduct a rapid needs assessment and deliver health supplies and equipment to those displaced.

According to the humanitarian assessment team, an estimated around 50,000 people are displaced and urgently need food, water, shelter and healthcare in the two counties.

Also, reaching people in need of assistance in Western Equatoria has reportedly been challenging, as most people are hiding in the bush and have deserted the main villages.

(ST)