{"id":45301,"date":"2026-06-11T17:57:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=45301"},"modified":"2026-06-11T17:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:57:40","slug":"refugee-traders-demand-urgent-rehabilitation-of-maaji-adjumani-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/refugee-traders-demand-urgent-rehabilitation-of-maaji-adjumani-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Refugee traders demand urgent rehabilitation of Maaji-Adjumani road"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

South Sudanese refugee traders living in Maaji II Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District are calling for the urgent rehabilitation of the Maaji-Adjumani town road, saying heavy rains have worsened its condition and disrupted transport, trade, and access to essential services.<\/p>\n

The traders appealed during an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on Wednesday, describing the road as a critical link for refugees and host communities who depend on it for the movement of goods, medical access, and humanitarian support.<\/p>\n

Edema Setimo, a businessman in the settlement, said the poor state of the road has negatively affected business operations and increased transport costs for traders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe road is now almost impassable because of the heavy rains. Vehicles get stuck for hours, transport fares have increased, and many businesses are making losses because goods are delayed on the way,\u201d Setimo explained.<\/p>\n

He noted that traders rely heavily on the road to transport food supplies, construction materials, and other essential commodities from Adjumani town to the refugee settlement.<\/p>\n

According to Setimo, the situation has also caused price increases in local markets because transporters charge more money due to the poor road conditions.<\/p>\n

Dayo Hellen, another businesswoman in the settlement, said women traders are among the most affected by the deteriorating road network.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are struggling every day. Some of our goods get damaged before reaching the market because vehicles cannot move properly. Sick people and pregnant women are also facing difficulties reaching health facilities,\u201d Hellen said.<\/p>\n

She appealed to both government authorities and humanitarian organisations operating in the area to intervene immediately before conditions worsen further during the rainy season.<\/p>\n

Community leader Lodu Peter also expressed concern over the state of the road, saying it affects not only business activities but also humanitarian services within the settlement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the road becomes bad, even aid delivery is delayed. Refugees and members of the host community all suffer because movement becomes difficult,\u201d Peter stated.<\/p>\n

He urged the Office of the Prime Minister, Adjumani District authorities, and development partners to prioritise rehabilitation of the road to restore normal transport and improve livelihoods in the settlement.<\/p>\n

Residents say the Maaji-Adjumani road has remained in poor condition for years despite repeated appeals from the community for maintenance and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n

Maaji II Refugee Settlement hosts thousands of South Sudanese refugees who fled conflict and instability in their country and now depend on trade, humanitarian aid, and small businesses for survival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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