Darfur camps Mershing and Abu Shouk lack food, supplies

The displaced persons in Mershing camp in South Darfur are suffering from a humanitarian crisis, the residents say. They face an acute food shortage, since food was not distributed for them for a period of sixty days. One of the residents in the camp said they are struggling to get food after the humanitarian organizations halted disbursements of food. For their part, people living in Abu Shouk displaced camp complained about the deteriorating nutritional situation and poor security. Refugees have gone without food from humanitarian organizations for a period of three months, according to one displaced person who spoke with Radio Dabanga from the camp. He added that there are cases of malnutrition in the camp along with water shortages and a deteriorating health situation. The IDP accused the government of using policies of oppression and starvation in order to break up the camps.