JUBA (KAAB TV) – Amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan, Boro Medina, a town in Western Bahr el Ghazal State of South Sudan, has become a sanctuary for thousands of families escaping the turmoil.
With dire conditions plaguing the arrivals, concerns mount over the strain on already limited resources and services in the area.
As Sudan approaches the grim anniversary of a year-long power struggle within its armed forces that erupted into widespread conflict, the toll of hostilities becomes increasingly devastating. Thousands have perished, while millions face starvation in the wake of a collapsing state.
Abakar Musa Abakar, a refugee from Nyala in Southern Darfur, expresses the prevailing fear driving the exodus: “There is no livelihood in Sudan, and people fear for their lives.”
The influx of refugees into border areas like Boro Medina exacerbates pressure on essential resources such as food, water, and healthcare. Compounded by road insecurity and the impending rainy season, the situation is set to worsen in the coming weeks.
For Marina, a mother of six who fled South Sudan years ago, the cycle of conflict persists as she is compelled to return due to the unrest in Sudan. Recounting their plight, she describes leaving behind all they had, facing destitution upon arrival in Boro Medina until aid from organizations like the Red Cross provided relief.
In response to the escalating crisis, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in collaboration with the South Sudanese Red Cross Society, has been providing vital assistance.
With distributions of food, seeds, tools, and water facility repairs, over 45,000 refugees and host communities have received aid, offering a semblance of stability as they endeavor to rebuild shattered lives amidst the turmoil.