South Darfur IDP camps suffering acute water shortages

A sector of the internally displaced persons camp in South Darfur, referred to as Square 7, is facing an acute shortage of drinking water.

A camp resident said the water is running out because the government is reducing the share of fuel it gives to Oxfam to transport the water, from seven barrels per week to three.

Oxfam said it is managing several water points who are still getting water. Oxfam America assures that the water points suffering from water shortage are not managed by Oxfam as quoted by the camp residents. Oxfam America states ‘it did not face any fuel permits restrictions to the camp since October 2011’.

‘One of the community leaders in Kalma camp mentioned that they complained to American Refugee Committee (ARC), and they have been informed that it is due to fuel problems. Oxfam America agreed to discuss this with ARC in Nyala and looks for possible solutions during the coming days’.

The water shortage according to the residents however has led to an acute crisis in access to drinking water over the past two weeks, with people reportedly queuing from early morning until late at night to collect water.

The camp resident complained that one collection of water just about covered food preparation.

Square seven in South Darfur is one of the most densely populated areas of displaced people and most affected by water shortages.

A sector of the internally displaced persons camp in South Darfur, referred to as Square 7, is facing an acute shortage of drinking water.

A camp resident said the water is running out because the government is reducing the share of fuel it gives to Oxfam to transport the water, from seven barrels per week to three.

Oxfam said it is managing several water points who are still getting water. Oxfam America assures that the water points suffering from water shortage are not managed by Oxfam as quoted by the camp residents. Oxfam America states ‘it did not face any fuel permits restrictions to the camp since October 2011’.

‘One of the community leaders in Kalma camp mentioned that they complained to American Refugee Committee (ARC), and they have been informed that it is due to fuel problems. Oxfam America agreed to discuss this with ARC in Nyala and looks for possible solutions during the coming days’.

The water shortage according to the residents however has led to an acute crisis in access to drinking water over the past two weeks, with people reportedly queuing from early morning until late at night to collect water.

The camp resident complained that one collection of water just about covered food preparation.

Square seven in South Darfur is one of the most densely populated areas of displaced people and most affected by water shortages.