The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC launched an emergency appeal of 4 million Swiss francs to assist 105 thousand conflict affected South Sudanese.
South Sudan Red Cross Deputy Secretary General John Lobor said “conditions in the temporary settlements are extremely challenging for families who have had to leave almost everything behind.”
He explained that sanitation facilities could not meet the demands of thousands of people accommodated.
Mr Lobor predicted an outbreak of water-borne diseases during rainy season.
He added that it was difficult to get the accurate picture of how many people are in need of assistance due to continue instability in many parts of the country.
IFRC Eastern Africa regional representative Finn-Jarle Rode expressed commitment to work with the South Sudan Red Cross to carry out the emergency operation and prepare for future disaster response.