The conflict in Sudan has forced over half a million people to seek refuge in South Sudan, with the town of Renk struggling to accommodate the influx. The conflict, which erupted in April of the previous year between Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has led to continuous arrivals in South Sudan. Those fleeing describe the dangerous journey, marked by gunfire, checkpoints, and abuses. The United Nations estimates that approximately 1,500 new arrivals seek refuge in South Sudan daily. The overwhelmed transit camps leave many hoping for a return home.
Half a Million Refugees Flee War in Sudan to South Sudan, Overwhelming Resources
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