Civil society calls for establishment of protection site in Pajok

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Imotong State Civil Society Network Chairperson is calling for the establishment of protection sites for the displaced civilians at Pajok, Pogee and Leirwa.
 
Charles Okullu says civilians in Pajok feel insecure staying with the army in the area, Radio Emmanuel reports.
 
He calls on UNMISS to establish camps to reduce the number of people fleeing the country.
 
The activist believes civilians will no more migrate to the neighbouring countries if food and shelters are provided to them.
 
The destruction of lives and property in Pajok has affected the population, says Stella Mindra, Imotong State Acting Chairperson for the Women Association.
 
Monsignor Thomas Oliha Atiya, Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Torit, describes the sufferings of women in Pajok as a tragedy.
 
He urges the warring parties to come for a peaceful dialogue.
 
Monsignor Oliha says there is need for immediate intervention by the international community to rescue South Sudanese from suffering.
 
The officials spoke during a meeting at Council of Traditional Authority Leaders in Torit on Friday.