South Darfur displaced dread World Vision pull-out

The displaced persons of Dreige camp near Nyala in South Darfur have appealed to the World Vision organisation to supply them with a ration of corn as soon as possible, especially as the holy month of Ramadan has already started. A youth representative at the camp explained to Radio Dabanga on Thursday that the organisation has already brought the corn to the camp to distribute among the displaced, however after its headquarters compound in Nyala was attacked by militias, the organisation has indefinitely suspended its activities. “An official from World Vision told us that the militia attack destroyed the organisation’s files on displaced persons, and all of the computers were stolen. Now, when they want to distribute food to the displaced, they don’t know where to start,” the youth leader said. “The residents of the camp are also concerned that large stocks of corn present in the camp might be a tempting target for the militiamen who constantly harass them.” The displaced residents of El Salam camp also expressed concern that the World Vision organisation might suspend its activity after the killing of its two employees. Sheikh Mahjoub Adam Tabaldiya explained to Radio Dabanga on Wednesday that reports that World Vision has suspended its activities are catastrophic for the displaced. “If that happens, it means that we will suffer more and more, because we do not own anything,” said the sheikh. “As the month of Ramadan has started, we appeal to World Vision to change its mind and engage in activities to save the displaced lives,” Tabaldiya concluded. File photo: WFP food distribution (by Albert González Farran/UNAMID) Related: South Darfur Governor imposes new measures following Nyala violence (7 July 2013) UN coordinator condemns NGO workers’ deaths in Nyala, South Darfur (7 July 2013)