UK outlines humanitarian support and urges the international community to act before it is too late

06:56 PM February, 24 2017

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The world currently faces an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises, but the situation in South Sudan is one of the most serious. The declaration this week of famine in Unity State was the first of its kind, anywhere in the world, for six years. Through this difficult time, the UK will stand by those who are suffering and lead the world in addressing the crisis. In response to the declaration of famine in South Sudan, the UK this week announced its humanitarian support response, and urged the international community to act to save lives before it is too late.

In South Sudan, almost half the population are in desperate need. 100,000 people in Unity State, particularly in the Leer and Mayendit districts, are now at risk of starvation and 1 million more are on the brink of famine. Almost 5 million face the daily threat of going without enough food and water and 3 million people have been forced from their homes because of ruthless violence and widespread rape. The areas where famine has been declared have seen some of the most intense fighting between government and opposition forces, which along with restrictions on access for humanitarian assistance has led to the current desperate situation.

The UK is leading the way by making sure millions of people in South Sudan get urgently needed food, water and medicine, as well as longer term support. In response to the recent declaration of famine, the UK has announced new support to South Sudan, which will save more than a million lives. This support will provide:
• Food assistance for over 500,000 people
• Life-saving nutritional support to more than 27,500 children
• Safe drinking water for over 300,000 people
• Emergency health services for over 100,000 people
• Livelihood support for over 650,000 people
• Vaccinations for over 200,000 livestock

The UK will not look the other way while the people of South Sudan suffer: the Government of South Sudan must put an end to ethnic violence, allow humanitarian access and deliver long-lasting peace. The international community now needs to step up alongside Britain to stop famine spreading and help support stability in South Sudan and the region, which is firmly in all our interests.


أبرز عناوين سودانيز اون لاين صباح اليوم الموافق 24 فبراير 2017

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• السنوسي: الحملة ضد التعديلات الدستورية بداية للتنصل عن مخرجات الحوار
• أبرزعناوين صحف الخرطوم الصادرة اليوم الجمعة
• رئيس الاتحاد الوطني للشباب : تكريم مساعد رئيس الجمهورية لدعمه لكل مشروعات الشباب
• البشير يوجِّه بفتح الحدود لنقل المساعدات الإنسانية لدولة جنوب السودان
• النائب الأول يخاطب الجلسة الافتتاحية لمؤتمر الخبراء والعلماء السودانيين بالخارج مساء اليوم بقاعة ال
• (الإصلاح الآن): التعديلات الدستورية اختبار لالتزام الحكومة بمخرجات الحوار
• وفد الحركة الإسلامية يقف على تنفيذ برنامج الحركة الخاص بالهجرة لله بمحليتي كاس وشطاية
• انا عبدالواحد لايمكن ان اكتب لعمرالبشير خادمكم المطيع:حوار الصراحة مع قائد حركة جيش تحرير السودان

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