SOUTH SUDAN: IDP’s seek refuge at the Catholic Parish in Yambio
Over 50 Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) have sought refuge at St Mary Catholic Parish in Yambio following heavy gunshots on the northwest part of Yambio town in the country.
According to the Parish Priest of St Mary Parish Fr Luise Nvuekama, by last Tuesday, majority of them who were running for safety were women and children.
He mentions that they are talking with the departments of humanitarian affairs in the diocese to see how they can provide them some basic needs.
The priest encouraged the public to always carry what is important with then when running for their safety.
Some IDP’s who spoke to Anisa FM appreciates St Mary administration for hosting them at this critical moment.
They said that they left their houses for their safety and their families when fighting erupted on Monday near Saura market.
On Tuesday morning heavy gunshots could be heard about 15 kilometers northwest of Yambio which forced many people to leave their houses.
The speaker was speaking to Anisa Radio on Wednesday morning in Yambio
Meanwhile Emmanuel Radio 89 FM of the Catholic Radio Network in Torit Diocese celebrated nine years of broadcasting on Tuesday 19th June 2018. The director is calling on partners to continue supporting the radio.
Radio Emmanuel was established, on June 19th 2009 as an implementation of the Sudan Catholic Bishop Conference as a means of sharing about the church’s activities through the media.
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SOURCE: CRN
