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PAGERI - 14 Dec 2017

Over 9,000 refugees return to Imatong State

More than 9,000 South Sudanese refugees, who fled conflict in Pageri and Nimule counties of Imatong State to neighbouring Uganda, have returned to their homes, Imatong State governor said.

Governor Tobolio Alberio Oromo told Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday that the returnees are in dire need of humanitarian assistance including food, water and shelter.

He called on humanitarian agencies to hastily come and provide shelter as well as medical assistance to the returnees who need support to restart their lives.