President Ruto donates more foodstuffs to South Sudan
Ruto donates more foodstuffs and medical supplies to South Sudan amid the escalation of hostilities
Ruto donates more foodstuffs and medical supplies to South Sudan amid the escalation of hostilities.
President William Ruto on Saturday issued a directive for more foodstuffs to be donated to troubled South Sudan.
Ruto admitted that there was a humanitarian catastrophe in some areas of the East African Community (EAC) nation in a statement dated Saturday, September 24.
Ruto said the move is in response to the escalation of hostilities between the warring factions in the Upper Nile and Jonglei States where families, especially women and children, are in dire need of water, food, shelter, and medical aid.
He further directed that the food items be airlifted to ensure the foodstuff got to the affected families on time.
“Conscious of the resulting humanitarian situation and in the spirit of good neighborliness and ethos of this season, I have directed that a shipment of foodstuff and essential medical supplies be immediately airlifted to Upper Nile and Jonglei States,” Ruto said in a statement on Saturday.
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This is the second time Kenya is sending food and medical aid to South Sudan following a similar donation on November 25.
The resumption of hostilities between soldiers from the two States has resulted in violence, insecurity, and the eviction of hundreds of households.
In the meantime, Ruto has urged the international community to step in and assist in putting a stop to the escalating unrest in South Sudan.
“As a neighbor and grantor of the South Sudan Peace process, I, on behalf of Kenya, bring these concerning developments to the attention of the wider international community and call for a focus and immediate intervention geared towards de-escalation, peaceful resolution, and coexistence among the parties involved,” Ruto said.
Additionally, Ruto revealed that he had a conversation with President Salva Kiir on Saturday, who he called upon to ensure that the affected families got humanitarian assistance.
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