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Report: Alnaeim Mubarak Kuol
Access to clean drinking water is a significant problem for some communities in South Sudan, and it is the same issue faced by the residents of Twic in Warrap State.
Macham Malek, a community elder in Twic, said that they lived for a long time under difficult conditions, but after the installation of new boreholes in the area by the United Nations Mission, they now see a path to recovery and growth. Their families can now live in a healthy environment, and their lives are changing.
The UN Mission has drilled boreholes to improve access to clean water at the Twic displacement camp, equipped with user-friendly hand pumps to provide safe drinking water to over 24,500 people in the camp, as well as to the host communities in the Aweng and Wunrok areas.
Teres Biar said, “For years, my children and I struggled to find clean water, often facing dangers in remote areas. Now, we feel secure, and we can focus on other necessities like education.”
The community members gathered with officials and UN Mission representatives to celebrate the handover, expressing their joy. This gift will certainly strengthen the bonds between them.
Twic County Commissioner Adhar Akook Ador emphasized, “This initiative is a crucial step toward enhancing stability and building a stronger community for all – benefiting both the displaced and our families.”
UNMISS representative Jane Frances Nankaayi stated, “Today marks an important step in protecting civilians, especially children, the elderly, women, and girls. Through harmony and cooperation, the people of Wunrok and Aweng will rebuild their lives and work toward a future filled with hope and opportunities.”
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