The acting South Sudan UN Humanitarian Coordinator condemned the looting of civilian property and humanitarian supplies in Pibor, Jonglei state.
In a press release issued on Monday, Yasmin Ali Haque called on the authorities to move swiftly and hold those responsible to account.She said these types of attacks against humanitarian facilities make it harder to provide life-saving assistance to people affected by hostilities in Jonglei.
Dr Haque is gravely concerned about the widespread looting of civilian property and humanitarian supplies witnessed by aid workers over recent days
She explained that aid organizations have seen armed and uniformed personnel taking apart homes and breaking into small shops where those who have fled the town have placed their belongings for safekeeping.
Dr Haque said their NGO colleagues said their compounds were completely looted, and everything inside including fixtures like solar panels were taken.
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