Yei Mayoress said the situation of people who fled to UN compound due to the defection of Brigadier Peter Taab needs humanitarian assistance.
Oba Cecilia Tito told Municipal councilors on Tuesday that the head at UN compound said IDPs were in terrible situation, Easter Radio reported.
The Mayoress said she contacted UNMISS for assistance and promised to send two staff to access the displaced people.
Brigadiers Peter Taab’s defection in Yei River County caused people to panic and fled their residential areas for safety.