Support for victims of recent violence in southern Sudan

27/05/2020 22:30 KADUGLI

Support for those affected by the recent violent events near Kadugli has reached the city. The convoy has been organised by the Sudanese Company for Mineral Resources.

A banner on the lorry bringing shelter material to the victims of the recent violence near Kadugli (Social media)

Support for those affected by the recent violent events near Kadugli has reached the town. The convoy has been organised by the Sudanese Company for Mineral Resources.

Last week, members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly killed nine Nuba people and torched more than 200 houses in El Berdab village near Kadugli. More than 3,000 residents of four villages fled their homes.

The violence near Kadugli has claimed the lives of at least 50 people, another estimated 50 people were wounded. About 12,000 people have been affected by the violence.

Dr Siddig, deputy head of the Corporate Responsibility committee of the Sudanese Company for Mineral Resources, said that the convoy contains shelter material.

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