Over 8,000 displaced people face food shortage in Blue Nile

Thousands of people forcibly displaced from south Blue Nile State in Sudan are reporting a food shortage and lack of other humanitarian aid.

Thousands of people forcibly displaced from south Blue Nile State in Sudan are reporting a food shortage and lack of other humanitarian aid.

Over 8,000 displaced people are reportedly living in Damazin, Roseires, and Garri camps besides about 300 conflict-affected families at the Azaza camp.

A source told Radio Tamazuj that the conflict-affected people were easting leaves of trees to stay alive in those areas.

Spokesman of the displaced people, who preferred anonymity, told Radio Tamazuj that some humanitarian organizations have recently provided utensils and shelter to the families, while other sources confirmed deteriorating humanitarian situations of internationally displaced people in Bau, Dering and Garya 11 areas in Blue Nile State.

Previously, local officials announced that over 35,000 people, who were forcibly displaced from Bau locality by Sudan Armed Forces, have recently been forced to relocate again, to areas on the outskirts of Damazin, Roseires and other surrounding villages.