Sudanese traders living in Western Bahr Al Ghazal in South Sudan have refuted claims by the government in Khartoum that they are being harassed by South Sudanese authorities or citizens.

A number of traders asked by Radio Tamazuj said their situation is secure and they are living peacefully and respectfully along side their Southern counterparts.

They said they do not feel that they are living in a foreign country and claims of harassment are only coming from Khartoum.