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MSF: Civilians fleeing fighting cut off from healthcare in Yuai

YUAI (16 Feb.)

The international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), said
fighting in Yuai town in South Sudan’s Bieh State between SPLA and SPLA-In
Opposition forces has had major impact on the civilian population, forcing
them to flee the town.

The area of Yuai that remained largely peaceful throughout the three years
of civil war, is now witnessing clashes between government and rebels

In a statement to Radio Tamazuj today, MSF said the recent surge in
fighting in Yuai town, has left those forced to flee cut off from
healthcare.The medical aid charity pointed out that its national staffs in
Yuai town have fled together with the civilian population after the clashes
in the area.

“MSF is extremely concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the
fighting,” says Liz Harding, MSF’s head of mission for South Sudan.The
organization called on all warring parties to ensure that civilians are
protected and that medical and humanitarian facilities as well as staff are
respected and protected.

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