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13 people die from hunger in Northern Bahr al Ghazal

AWEIL (21 Mar.)

Northern Bahr al Ghazal’s Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation, Deng
Kuel, says at least 13 people have died from hunger in the area between 8
to 11 March.

The figure for the grater Northern Bahr al Ghazal and Raja is the first
official death toll announced after South Sudan’s government and UN
agencies announced famine in parts of the country in February.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, Kuel said more than 10,000 people fled
their homes due to the Raja events last year. He added that other people
fled from Aweil due to hunger.The official pointed out that the displaced
families are currently living under trees in Aru Maring and Awuda areas,
saying they are eating leaves to stay alive, amid absence of humanitarian
organizations in the area.He called on international NGOs to help the needy
people as soon as possible.

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