Wau Shilluk
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Wau Shilluk | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| State | Upper Nile |
| County | Malakal County |
| Established | July 9, 2011 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Republic |
| • President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 50,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time Zone) |
Wau Shilluk is a village of 50,000 located in the Upper Nile state of South Sudan. Many who reside in Wau Shilluk are IDPs in need of refuge due to the recent civil war which has ravaged much of the land. Living conditions in the town are grim. Many of the residents live in small tents constructed from tarps. During the rainy season they live knee deep in water leading to contamination and recently a cholera outbreak. Along with the problems of flooding and poor housing, the populace also faces the threat of severe malnutrition. Farmers displaced by the civil war have been unable to plant crops leading to a food shortage in the country.[1] Many of the people now rely on food distributed by UNICEF and the United Nations, however it does not seem to be enough and Shilukians explain they are unable to feed their entire family. Food imported by these groups is often looted by soldiers and rebels before it is able to make it to the civilians. It's estimated nearly 50,000 South Sudanese children will be lost this year unless food is properly distributed throughout the land.[2] Many humanitarian groups are calling for more food and supplies in order to aid the situation. Unfortunately more aid will not be given until an official famine declaration is made. In 2015 several school children were kidnapped by forces loyal to Johnson Olony with the intention of their being forced to serve in the armed forces.[3]