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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The United Nations humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan is facing a worsening crisis, with rising conflict, hunger and displacement and declining funding for aid operations.<\/p>\n

Briefing the UN General Assembly on Friday, Tom Fletcher said many people he met during a recent visit described a sense of \u201cdespair and abandonment,\u201d as conditions continue to deteriorate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world\u2019s youngest nation stands at a dangerous crossroads,\u201d Fletcher said, citing increases in violence, disease, and attacks on aid workers.<\/p>\n

The UN estimates that two out of three people in South Sudan will need humanitarian assistance this year. A $1.46 billion response plan is currently 22 percent funded.<\/p>\n

Fletcher described conditions in Jonglei State, where he visited a hospital in February serving more than 100,000 people. Medical teams, including staff from Me\u0301decins Sans Frontie\u0300res and the International Committee of the Red Cross, reported treating large numbers of gunshot wounds, with some patients requiring amputations after long delays in reaching care.<\/p>\n

He said that weeks later, the same hospital had been looted, with medicines, equipment and beds taken.<\/p>\n

Fletcher called for immediate steps to allow humanitarian access, including the removal of checkpoints and administrative restrictions, as well as more reliable air access for aid delivery.<\/p>\n

He also urged increased funding for relief operations and called on parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians and infrastructure, and uphold ceasefire agreements.<\/p>\n

\u201cHumanitarian action can save lives, but only peace can end this crisis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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