After a Deadly Attack, a UN Force Guards a Camp for Refugees in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) carried out a patrol at the Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, in response to a recent deadly attack that claimed the life of a Sudanese refugee. The purpose of the patrol was to assess security in the area and collaborate with local authorities, security forces, and refugee communities to improve civilian protection, prevent further violence, and build confidence.
The Makpandu camp was designed to provide protection for thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled violence over the border. However, many families are now again living in terror due to the area’s growing insecurity.
Bekia Mahadi, who took refuge at the camp with her eight children, claims that the ongoing violence is making her anxious all the time. Families of refugees claim that armed people regularly break into the camp, brandishing weapons, threatening families, and stealing or setting property on fire.
Some refugees have been compelled by these instances to seek protection by sleeping in bush regions outside the camp. UN peacekeepers say that ongoing engagement, frequent patrols, and collaboration with authorities are crucial to reestablishing a sense of safety for families who have previously left conflict, as refugees continue to demand greater protection and assistance.
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