IDPs at Catholic Church in Wau going hungry

File photo: Young IDPs play in front of church buildings at the St. Mary Help of Christians Cathedral in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Dec. 8, 2016. (J. Craig/VOA)

Hundreds of displaced people who are currently sheltering inside the Catholic Church compound in Wau said they are experiencing harsh humanitarian conditions due to shortages of food for nearly two months.

Hundreds of displaced people who are currently sheltering inside the Catholic Church compound in Wau said they are experiencing harsh humanitarian conditions due to shortages of food for nearly two months.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Thursday, several displaced persons said the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has cut their food ration, adding that there is no food distribution for the last two months at the camp.

They further said the IOM changed their food ration cards. The complaining families pointed out that that they are now suffering because they cannot afford to buy food items at the market.

Radio Tamazuj could reach IOM officials to comment on the matter.