Aid Agencies in South Sudan Warn That Funds Are Urgently Needed to Stop Spread of Famine
February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017
BOSTON, Feb. 23 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
27 humanitarian agencies working in South Sudan have warned that unless substantial funds are immediately provided to those working on the ground, organisations will struggle to stop famine spreading across the country in the next few months. The statement follows Monday's declaration of famine in parts of the country.
The UN has appealed for $1.6 billion to cope with the crisis and pledges have alr . . .
27 humanitarian agencies working in South Sudan have warned that unless substantial funds are immediately provided to those working on the ground, organisations will struggle to stop famine spreading across the country in the next few months. The statement follows Monday's declaration of famine in parts of the country.
The UN has appealed for $1.6 billion to cope with the crisis and pledges have alr . . .