The Red Cross says the humanitarian situation in Pibor County of Jonglei states is deteriorating with hundreds of families living in hiding.
The rivalling communities of Murle and Lou-Nuer have continued to attack each other since Sunday, in what the UN described as retaliation attacks.David Gai is the director of Red Cross in Jonglei State. He told CRN News over the phone that if the Government does not restore calm in the area, the humanitarian situation will turn into a full scale disaster.
He added that more than 7,000 huts were burned forcing thousands into the bush without any food or shelter.
He added that wounded people were left without treatment under trees.
Mr Gai said the number of the IDPs from the clashes has increased to more than 800 families that are living in very difficult situation without any shelter or food.
He added that the Red Cross is not able to distribute humanitarian aid to the affected IDPs due to lack of roads and security to reach the victims.
Mr Gai said there have not been no security forces in the ground to protect civilian in the affected areas.
He predicated that lack of security will lead to a tragic situation with more killings and displacement.
Mr Gai said many children and adults are missing.
He called on the Government and humanitarian agencies to step up efforts to assist the IDPs scattered in the bush.