Over 40, 000 IDPs returnee to Twic East
More than 40,000 people who were displaced from Twic East County, Jonglei State, have returned home to mark the third anniversary of the independence of South Sudan.
The displaced – most children women and the elderly had fled to Duk County during the crisis that started last year.
“The number of people who have fled from the area to the Duk Padit was approximately between 40, 000 to 50, 000,” Mr Dau Akoi, Twic East County Commissioner told Eye Radio.
“They are right now here in Twic East County including the commissioner of the Duk.”
They returneed celebrated the Independence Day with drums and local songs.
South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9th 2011.
