The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has released a statement condemning an attack on its staffers in Jamjang County, Ruweng Administrative Area on April 24.

“We are deeply disturbed by these attacks. Thus far, the perpetrators have not been caught and there has been no accountability for those that have carried out this attack. We urge the local authorities to provide a guarantee of staff security so that we can continue to provide life-saving humanitarian services to host and displaced communities in South Sudan,” said Caroline Sekyewa, the IRC South Sudan Country Director.

The IRC said in the statement that 20 youth stormed its perimeter wall and attacked the staff members injuring a number of them.

The US embassy also waded into the matter and condemned the act of violence terming it unacceptable. The embassy called on the leaders to join hands in shunning any forms of violence that threaten to disrupt peace in the country.