News type: Press release

 

SOUTH SUDAN Aid Effort to Avert South Sudan Famine in Jeopardy

A group of seven major international aid agencies said they face a shortfall of £52 million ($89m) just when the South Sudan humanitarian crisis edges closer to the risk of famine. Speaking out on the 3rd anniversary of the country’s independence they warned their aid efforts to help hundreds of thousands of people caught up in the conflict was under threat due to a lack of funds.