Aid Workers Facing Challenges Delivering Aid in South Sudan - UNAugust 20, 2017 - Aid workers in the war torn African nation South Sudan are increasingly facing difficulties while delivering help, reports the UN. Following these complaints, the South Sudanese government stated that it would strengthen safety for aid workers and humanitarian supplies by enhancing security and cooperation with aid organizations. According to the UN, South Sudan has become a hostile environment for aid workers. It said most of the victims are South Sudanese nationals, with more missing or in detention, and aid workers have routinely been subject to harassment and intimidation. "We continue to witness increasing, deliberate and unprovoked attacks against civilians and aid workers in South Sudan.

Source: Ethiopian News August 20, 2017 19:07 UTC