The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Matthew Hollingworth strongly condemned the brutal killing of an aid worker in Pibor of Jonglei.
On 12 February, unknown armed youth stopped a clearly marked humanitarian vehicle belonging along the Pibor-Gumuruk road at a road block.
The armed youth captured two of the four aid workers in the vehicle and one was shot and the other released.
The deceased is a South Sudanese national while three surviving aid workers are receiving ongoing support services.
‘I strongly condemn the killing of aid workers and ask that those responsible for this act be brought to justice, said Hollingworth.
He called on the government, all parties and communities to protect aid workers who are providing assistance and improve the lives of people living in isolated areas.
‘Our deepest condolences go to the family of the victim and the affected organization,’ the coordinator added.
Pibor County was heavily affected by the 2019 floods emergency and has recorded severe humanitarian needs over the past years.
At least 116 aid workers have been killed since the start of the conflict in December 2013. Most have been South Sudanese nationals.