17-year-old Sudanese refugee dies in storms in Uganda
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sudan Tribune
A 17-year-old Sudanese refugee died after severe storms hit the Kiryandongo camp in Uganda on Sunday. The storms also destroyed homes and damaged communal facilities, according to the leadership of the camp's Sudanese refugee community.
A 17-year-old Sudanese refugee died on Sunday after severe storms hit the Kiryandongo refugee camp in Uganda on Saturday evening, the leadership office of the camp's Sudanese refugee community said, quoted by Sudan Tribune.
Winds and rain destroyed some homes and damaged many others, particularly their roofs, wooden structures and tarpaulins. Parts of several public facilities used by refugees were also destroyed, while families lost some of their belongings, according to the community leadership office.
The office called for urgent assistance from humanitarian organisations, community initiatives, businesses and charities to provide safe shelter and essential needs to affected families. It also warned that continued thunderstorms in the region could worsen their living conditions.
