Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
South Sudan – conflict (ECHO)
The overall security situation in Pibor county, Jonglei State, remains very tense. No humanitarian assistance or access to basic services is ensured for more than 120,000 people, most of whom are believed to be displaced in the swamps. A notable exception is the town of Gumuruk in Pibor county, where a humanitarian response was possible and carried out last week to the civilian population of 3,500. UNHAS helicopters have been flying to Gumuruk on a daily basis to move passengers and cargo in support of water, sanitation, hygiene, non-food items and FSL responses. MSF still maintains its small clinic in Gumuruk providing health services.