The UN Refugee Agency or UNHCR has condemned the attack on its compound that left two staff injured in north-western town of Bunj, in Maban.
UNHCR says a group demonstrators forcefully entered its compound and looted its offices and residence.
According to the Agency, ten other humanitarian compounds and the office of the Commission for Refugee Affairs have been attacked and looted.
‘This is an act of senseless violence towards humanitarians and deeply regrettable,’ says UNHCR Deputy Representative and officer in charge in South Sudan, Vincent Kwesi Parker. ‘UNHCR deeply appreciates the hospitality and generosity of South Sudan and its people towards refugees. We strongly appeal to the authorities to ensure the safety and security of humanitarians.’
UNHCR says the demonstrators of Maban have accused humanitarian organizations of recruiting people who are not residents of the county.
UNHCR in coordination with Commission for Refugee Affairs engaged with local authorities and representatives of the host community to stabilize the situation.
UN peacekeepers were immediately deployed to support humanitarian organizations and re-establish order.
South Sudan hosts nearly 300 thousand refugees, mostly from South Kordofan and Blue Nile States in Sudan.
Over 144,000 refugees live in four camps in Upper.