Growing Hunger Drives South Sudanese Refugees Back to Kapoeta From Kenya

Growing hunger drives South Sudanese refugees back to Kapoeta from Kenya

Authorities in Greater Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State, have confirmed a growing influx of South Sudanese refugees returning from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya to South Sudan. Speaking to Eye Radio, several returnees cited worsening conditions in the camp, including food shortages and lack of basic services, attributing the challenges to recent cuts in humanitarian funding. Mayor of Kapoeta Lotete Lomude described the situation as increasing…

Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp - Radio Tamazuj

At least 367 returnees have arrived in Torit Town in Eastern Equatoria State on Tuesday and Wednesday following the reduction of food rations in Kakuma Refugee Camp in neighboring Kenya. The returnees said they walked from Kakuma to Nadapal after the World Food Program (WFP) stopped food aid for category three and four refugees, leaving them stranded with no food and water. Unfortunately, on their way to South Sudan through Lokichogio, an undisc…