US announces USD30 million for South Sudan
Monday, 21 May 2012 02:39 Lagu Francis South Sudan >>> . The United States (US) Government has announced a cash donation of USD30 million to assist conflict-affected and food-insecure people in South Sudan. The money is for an emergency relief operation being conducted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and will be delivered through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The donation is in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan where an estimated 1million people are severely food insecure due to a cereal deficit, high food prices and inter-communal conflict. "This generous contribution from the U.S. Government comes at a critical time when WFP is expanding its operation to respond to growing humanitarian needs," said Chris Nikoi, WFP's country director for South Sudan. "At the same time, we are preparing for the rapidly approaching rainy season, so we are extremely grateful to receive this crucial support." Due to South Sudan's poor road network, about 60 percent of the country will become inaccessible during the rainy season. This contribution helps WFP complete prepositioning of much-needed commodities across South Sudan where roads will soon become impassable. The U.S. Government is the largest supporter of WFP's operation in South Sudan, and including this donation, it has contributed more than USD110 million in 2012 to WFP's emergency operation in the country. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
