Citizens in the UN Protection of Civilians’ site (PoC) in Malakal town in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State have complained about soaring prices of commodities at the market within the site.

Aban Yor, a displaced person sheltering inside the UN base, told Radio Tamazuj on Monday their situation is worsening. He added that heavy rains cut off the main road between Malakal town and Paloich area which he said had been supplying the camp with food items.

He pointed out that aid organizations usually give them aid assistance but it was inadequate. Yor noted that the internally displaced persons need to buy other food items at the market.

He explained that the prices of commodities such as sugar, onions, and meat are increasing these days. “A price of one pound of sugar costs 140 SSP, one onion is sold at 140 SSP while a kilogram of meat has reached 500 SSP,” he said.