By Gloria Nakiyimba
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees- UNHCR is calling on all armed parties in South Sudan to ensure safe passage for people fleeing the fighting there.
In a statement issued today UNHCR has urged neighboring countries to keep boarders open to the asylum seekers following fighting that erupted in Juba over the weekend between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and vice president Riak Macha.
Charlie Yaxely the UNCHR Uganda Public relations officers says the fighting has displaced some 36,000 people. About 159 of these have crossed into Uganda.
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