S.Sudan:RDF assist Internally Displaced Persons hit by heavy rainfall

Heavy rain and strong winds on 7 March 2014 destroyed shelter and other items belonging to South Sudanese in Internally Displaced Persons Camp at the UN Tomping guarded by Rwanda peacekeepers (Rwanbat3) in Juba Capital of South Sudan .

The families were exposed to widespread floods. They did not have any other alternative place to occupy.

“During this disaster, Rwanbat3 serving under UNMISS immediately intervened to rescue civilians at risk and dealt with the situation. Our medical team rendered the assistance such as first aid and counseling.

Our Forces intervened and made all necessary arrangements for the IDPs affected by floods to relocate them to a safe and secure place” said RDF Spokesperson, Brig Gen Joseph Nzabamwita.

UN Tomping camp is located in Juba flatland and as rainy season is nearing, it is expected that it will over-flood. “There is a need to immediately relocate these IDPs” said one of the peacekeepers.

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