The government and security organs routinely block delivery of humanitarian aid to needy communities in the country, says United States Ambassador to South Sudan.
Mary Catherine Phee discloses that the government harasses and asks for fees from aid workers.
She expresses US commitment to continue supporting the innocent people of South Sudan.
Ambassador Phee reiterates that the disrespect of South Sudan government and lack of willingness to peace is affecting US willingness to help the young nation.
The US diplomat points out that neither the government nor the armed opposition complied with IGAD’s call for total ceasefire.
Six million people are food insecure, making seven out of ten states having malnutrition rate very high above the emergency level, she adds.
The Ambassador urges the Inter-governmental Authority on Development to engage with the armed opposition and the government to hold them accountable.
The diplomat was speaking during the IGAD meeting in Juba.