US EditionThe US threatens to cut aid to South Sudan, citing its treatment of humanitarian groups
More than 70% of South Sudan's population depends on aid, but the U.S. may cut assistance due to government-imposed fees and obstruction of humanitarian efforts.
- The US threatened to cut aid to South Sudan, accusing its government of obstructing humanitarian operations and imposing excessive fees on aid groups.
- The US stated these actions by South Sudan violate its international obligations and urged it to stop immediately or face significant aid reductions.
- The US highlighted providing over $9.5 billion in aid to South Sudan since 2011 while the transitional government earned $25 billion in oil revenue without addressing urgent public needs.
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US signals major aid review over South Sudan governance 'failures'
Since South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the U.S. has provided over 9.5 billion dollars in assistance, while the government has collected roughly 25 billion dollars in oil revenue — with little improvement in public services.
The U.S. government has threatened this Thursday to reduce its financial assistance to South Sudan...
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The US threatens to cut aid to South Sudan, citing its treatment of humanitarian groups
The United States on Thursday warned it could cut foreign aid to South Sudan, accusing the government of imposing exorbitant fees on humanitarian groups and obstructing their operations.
South Sudan: U.S. Accuses South Sudan of Obstructing Humanitarian Aid, Threatens Aid Review
Nairobi -- The United States has issued warnings to South Sudan's transitional government, accusing it of deliberately obstructing humanitarian operations and violating its international obligations.
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