U.S. warns it may cut aid to South Sudan over obstruction of humanitarian work
Since South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the U.S. has provided over 9.5 billion dollars in assistance, while the government has collected roughly 25 billion dollars in oil revenue — with little improvement in public services.
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00:00The United States has issued a sharp warning to South Sudan, saying it may cut foreign aid after accusing the government of imposing exorbitant fees on humanitarian groups and blocking their operations.
00:12In a statement from the State Department's Bureau of African Affairs, Washington said this action violates South Sudan's international obligations and could lead to a review and potentially significant reductions in U.S. assistance.
00:27The U.S. is one of South Sudan's largest donors.
00:31Decades of conflict and weak governance have left more than 70% of the country's 11 million people dependent on humanitarian support for food, health care, and other basic needs.
00:44Washington said the crisis is being worsened by poor governance, mismanagement of public funds, and what it called predatory practices targeting aid organizations.
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