Fuel crisis in South Darfur affects largest IDP camp

11/06/2010 13:20

The fuel crisis in South Darfur has affected the displaced people in Kalma camp, according to the top sheikh of Kalma camp. Sheikh Abdelrahman Al Tahir said the camp has been disrupted by lack of fuel and increased price for transportation tickets. He added that displaced people have go to long distances to fetch water. Kalma is possibly the largest IDP camp in Darfur. Earlier this week fuel prices in neighboring Nyala town rose sharply, authorities imposed rationing of fuel, and long lines of automobiles formed at petrol stations.

The fuel crisis in South Darfur has affected the displaced people in Kalma camp, according to the top sheikh of Kalma camp. Sheikh Abdelrahman Al Tahir said the camp has been disrupted by lack of fuel and increased price for transportation tickets. He added that displaced people have go to long distances to fetch water. Kalma is possibly the largest IDP camp in Darfur. Earlier this week fuel prices in neighboring Nyala town rose sharply, authorities imposed rationing of fuel, and long lines of automobiles formed at petrol stations.