Community representatives say the displacement is driven by rising tensions between farming communities and cattle movements into agricultural areas, which have triggered repeated clashes and forced residents to flee.
Charles Atiba, a community representative from Mundri West who is hosting some of the displaced persons, said the situation has overwhelmed local capacity.
“We are appealing to the government and partners because our people are suffering. Women, children, and the elderly have nowhere to stay due to a lack of shelter, food, and basic needs,” he said.
He added that more than 3,600 households have been displaced, with many others scattered in different locations.
James Friday, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) coordinator for Mundri West County, said the displaced population is living in difficult conditions and urgently needs humanitarian support.
He noted that the crisis has lasted about two months and called for immediate assistance, including food, non-food items (NFIs), medical care, and psychosocial support.
Community leaders have urged swift intervention to restore calm and prevent further displacement.
Allegations of Violence and Civilian Impact
Nyanrango Gune, a resident of Mundri East speaking from an undisclosed location for security reasons, alleged continued attacks on civilians and claimed some armed groups are operating alongside security forces. These allegations could not be independently verified.
He said violence has intensified over the past month, with civilians repeatedly targeted.
“These attacks happen every two to four days, and people are being killed. Within two weeks, we have lost many lives,” he said.
Gune also reported attacks on a church and a school, saying armed men killed civilians during a church service and disrupted learning by attacking students. He added that many residents have fled, with displacement affecting large populations across the area.
Charles Koro, Commissioner of Mundri East County, confirmed that the violence has led to deaths, displacement, and cattle raids in several areas, including Minga Lozoh, Kediba, and surrounding villages.
He said at least 19 people have been killed and others displaced due to the insecurity.
The commissioner also reported heightened fear among residents following alleged plans for attacks in Witto and Minga.
“I do not allow my community to cross into Central Equatoria State to attack or loot cattle. Our people are suffering and lack food, NFIs, and basic needs,” he said.
He added that civilians continue to flee their homes as insecurity persists.
Efforts to reach Mundri West authorities and representatives of the cattle herding communities were not successful.
The situation in Mundri East remains tense, with displaced families urgently calling for humanitarian assistance and protection as insecurity continues.
