10/06/2024
The South Sudanese luo people in Jur river county, Western El Ghazal State, Wau, are experiencing severe hunger. The area has run out of basic food items, and the few available are unaffordable to most residents. The poor roads and lack of hard currency are exacerbating the problem. The population of 80,000 people is dependent on wild fruits and vegetables due to crop failure caused by climatic change. The luo people and marial bai residents are requesting assessments and provision of food items to alleviate their suffering. The appeal to aid agencies and the government for intervention is urgent. Additionally, the luo people are also facing challenges with salaries as they have not received their pay for eight months. They are calling on the government to address this issue and provide them with their due salaries.
