Jesuit Entity Supporting Thousands Fleeing Sudan War at “an outreach point” in South Sudan

The Reuters report further indicates that “843,000 people were displaced internally and around 250,000 people who have fled across Sudan's borders.”

On May 20, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the U.S. mediating the peace talks between the two sides in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, announced that representatives of SAF and RSF signed an Agreement on Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements  effective May 22 night.

The short-term ceasefire, which enters into force 48 hours after the signing of the Agreement, shall remain in effect for seven days and may be extended with the agreement of both parties.

In the May 22 interview with ACI Africa, Fr. Njuguna said JSR is offering material help for those fleeing Sudan violence.

“We are offering material help such as clothes, sports items, and sanitary material to them,” the Kenyan-born Jesuit Priest who serves as JRS Pastoral Coordinator in Maban said.

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The JRS official who doubles as the Parish Priest of St. Mark Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal added, “We continue to accompany the new arrivals by giving directions and offering general information about self-care and what to expect in Renk.”

“At the moment we have only a few resources to enhance an assessment of the need so that we can look for the necessary resources to assist where we can,” Fr. Njuguna told ACI Africa during the May 22 interview.

Patrick Juma Wani is a South Sudanese journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. Patrick holds a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from Makerere Institute for Social Development (MISD) in Uganda. He has over 7 years of extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of media, advocacy, communication and multimedia strategy and operations, with an excellent track record of editorial leadership, budget management, and stakeholder outreach. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.