The Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan has welcomed President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s decree ordering free, unimpeded and unhindered movement of humanitarian organizations in the country.
Alain Noud√©hou says ‘ensuring unhindered humanitarian access is essential to save lives’.
He adds that South Sudan’s humanitarian partners appreciate the step that President Kiir has taken to ensure the free movement of supplies and personnel.
Noudéhou hopes the order will reduce the many constraints humanitarian partners face that delay or prevent the provision of urgent help and often place humanitarian staff at risk.
He calls for swift implementation of the order and that the aid agencies will continue to work with all concerned authorities to ensure a safe and secure operational environment.