The banks of the Akobo River have become a scene of a growing humanitarian crisis as desperate families rush to leave the area amid fears of possible military action.
Residents from Akobo Town, along with internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Uror and Nyirol counties, are reportedly moving in large numbers toward the Ethiopian border in search of safety. Many families are leaving their homes with only a few belongings and no clear destination.
Eyewitnesses describe the situation as “grave and dire,” with vulnerable civilians, especially women and children, struggling to cross the river while abandoning their homes and livelihoods.
The mass movement has raised serious humanitarian concerns as thousands of displaced people face uncertainty, with limited access to food, shelter, and medical assistance.
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