SOUTH SUDAN: Humanitarian Coordinator calls for safety of aid workers in South Sudan
Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Alain Noudehou has urged parties to the conflict to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid, following the killing of aid worker in Bentiu over the weekend.
According to a report by Bakhita Radio, Noudehou called on the government and the opposition groups to ensure that the operation environment is conducive for workers to deliver aid.
He said the events are a reminder of the dangers that humanitarian workers face in giving help each day. Noudehou condemned the targeted killings of aid worker in Bentiu, demanding that those who perpetuated the heinous acts be brought to justice.
He also calls for the immediate and unconditional release of seven aid workers abducted by an armed group while travelling from Kupera to Lainya Counties to deliver supplies to health centers.
The humanitarian coordinator now urge the conflicting parties to allow free, safe and unhindered access to reach the millions of South Sudanese people in need. Last week, Information Minister Michael Makuei after the council of ministers’ meeting said humanitarian agencies have never reported any case of attack to the government.
Over the weekend, armed men shot at an NGO vehicle transporting five aid workers along Nhialdlu-Bentiu road, killing one staff working for Hope Restoration.The killing brings to a total of 98 aid workers killed in South Sudan since the start of the conflict in 2013.
CARE International staff also reported to have been robbed at gunpoint while travelling in the area on the same day.
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Source: CRN
