Upper Nile State Information Minister Peter Ngwojo on Monday said local authorities are allocating land to returnees fleeing the war in Sudan to support their resettlement amid a growing global funding gap affecting humanitarian partners.
He said the state government has engaged county authorities in Manyo, Renk, and Maban to provide land to help integrate displaced communities into host areas.
“We have coordinated with local authorities to allocate land for returnees so they can rebuild their lives as support from partners becomes limited,” Ngwojo said. “Our partners provide initial support for about two weeks and then organize transport so families can move to where they will permanently settle.”
“The government conducted visits to the affected areas to see the situation firsthand and evaluate the needs of displaced people fleeing the conflict,” he added.
The minister acknowledged that international partners are facing financial constraints but noted that assistance is continuing despite the challenges.
“There is a serious global funding gap, but partners are still doing what they can with the limited resources available,” Ngwojo stated.
He emphasized that the government is working closely with local leaders to ensure the peaceful integration of displaced families into communities.
Ngwojo also clarified that refugees are not being allocated land for resettlement, explaining that they fall under a different protection framework.
“Refugees require specific protection and assistance under international standards, so land allocation arrangements apply only to returnees,” he said.