South Sudan: UN Aid Chief Raises Concern Over Aid Cuts Amid Ongoing Conflict. JUBA, South Sudan — United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher has issued a critical warning about the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, citing the impact of aid cuts in the war-torn country. During a visit to a hospital in the eastern town of Akobo, Fletcher highlighted the dire consequences of the ongoing conflict and the reduction in aid support. “.
We’re in Akobo, not far from the fighting. There’s been huge amounts of displacement here. And in this hospital, you’re seeing the victims of that.
Survivors of gunshot wounds, a 70-year-old grandmother, a tiny child Kol who I hope will survive, but who’s lost both his parents and his brothers and sisters, “Fletcher.
The hospital in Akobo has witnessed a surge in injured patients due to the recent escalation in fighting, according to Dr. Kenneth Ozollo, an ICRC surgeon.
Officials commented on the matter.
The majority of the fighting in South Sudan has been concentrated in eastern Jonglei state, where the UN reports that some 280,000 people have been displaced since December.
The conflict has primarily pitted the two main ethnic groups against one another — the Dinka, who mostly back President Kiir, and the Nuer, who mostly support former Vice President Riek Machar.
Fletcher’s visit and comments underscore the urgency of the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, with aid cuts exacerbating the suffering of innocent civilians.
The aid chief’s stark warning comes as the international community seeks to address the ongoing conflict and provide relief to those affected. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
