After decades of conflict and displacement, returnees from Sudan to South Sudan are facing huge difficulties to restart their lives. According to the United Nation Office for the Organisation of Humanitarian Affairs, around 123.000 people have returned this year (Humanitarian Bulletin 3 ”“ 9 September).
Despite the raising of hopes for going back home, the situation for people arriving is very complicated. The relief and development coordinator of the Diocese of Rejaf, Episcopal Church of Sudan, Mr Bullen Pitya, explains how returnees could not bring along their things, as they were flown from Sudan to Juba with minimum personal belongings.
Thanks for calling attnetion to this desperate need, Kendall. Alas, there is profound irony in the sad fact that many dedicated Christians in America, including many devout Anglicans, will have contributed big bucks this year to try to influence the election on Nov. 6th, while ignoring the plight of our impoverished brothers and sisters in South Sudan. Lord, have mercy.
David Handy+