Thousands in S. Sudan Flee to Malakal UN Compound

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says aid agencies are racing to cope with the rapid influx of thousands of internally displaced South Sudanese at a U.N. compound in Malakal, Upper Nile State. Since mid-July, more than 16,000 people have fled to the U.N. site in Malakal for protection and assistance. Nearly 10,700 have arrived since August 1. IOM spokesman, Joel Millman told VOA the heavy influx of new arrivals is creating a chaotic and untenable situation for both the...

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