United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou. [Photo: UNMISS]
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou, has in a statement condemned recent violent attacks by youth groups against humanitarian workers and assets.
The attacks come amidst high levels of youth unemployment in the country and demand by youth to be hired by humanitarian organizations.
“Humanitarian organizations are working across South Sudan to deliver much-needed assistance to vulnerable communities. Attacks against them are completely unacceptable and must stop,” the Humanitarian Coordinator said.
“I urge authorities and communities to guarantee the safety and security of aid workers and the government to enforce law and order. The perpetrators of these violent acts must be brought swiftly to justice and be held accountable for their actions,” he added.