U.N. Official Calls For Unhindered Humanitarian Access To Civilians In South Sudan

U.N. News Centre: South Sudan: U.N. deputy humanitarian chief calls for end to civilian suffering
“The United Nations deputy humanitarian chief [Friday] called on all parties to the conflict in South Sudan to protect civilians and grant safe and unhindered humanitarian access as she wrapped up a two-day visit to the African country. Kyung-wha Kang, assistant secretary general for humanitarian affairs and deputy emergency relief coordinator, accompanied U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the visit to South Sudan, where they met government officials and visited communities affected by the conflict…” (2/26).

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