The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a patrol in the Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio after a deadly attack resulted in the death of a Sudanese refugee. This proactive measure aims to assess and improve security conditions in the camp, where many refugees had sought safety from conflict in Sudan. The attack highlights ongoing insecurity and the challenges facing refugees, raising concerns about their safety and well-being.

The Makpandu camp, intended to be a sanctuary for thousands of Sudanese refugees, is experiencing increasing violence that leaves families in a state of fear and anxiety. Refugees report that armed assailants frequently invade the camp, terrorizing residents, looting property, and setting homes ablaze. This cycle of violence has forced many families to seek refuge outside the camp, sleeping in the bush areas to evade the dangers within the supposed safe space.

Bekia Mahadi, who fled with her eight children, illustrates the distress faced by many refugees as the lingering threats undermine their sense of security. The challenge for UNMISS and local authorities now involves not just providing immediate security but also building trust and restoring a sense of safety within the camp, ensuring that refugees can live without the fear of violence and instability.