KUACJOK -

But traders say the children are a menace and are calling on the state and national government to get them off the streets and out of their hair.

In South Sudan State, Street Children a Growing Problem

Kiizito Musa, a Ugandan trader in Kuacjok market, says

In South Sudan State, Street Children a Growing Problem

Most of the children were aged between five and 17 years and were not orphans but had chosen to live in the streets because there was not enough food to go around at home.

In South Sudan State, Street Children a Growing Problem

Residents said the number of homeless children has grown since South Sudan plunged into crisis in December, but they were unable to say if the fighting was the cause.

According to Thony, the state government does not have the funds to build a home for the children. He appealed to local and international NGOs to step in and help.