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Security fears hamper South Sudan famine aid effort

Security fears hamper South Sudan famine aid effort

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The fighting must stop in South Sudan if at least 100,000 people are to be saved from famine, UN aid agencies said on Monday.

The World Food Programme (WFP) - one of the organizations to launch the joint appeal - said that the current crisis is man-made, in reference to the ongoing civil war.

WFP’s Bettina Luescher spoke to Daniel Johnson about the need to pre-position aid around the country now, before the rainy season begins.

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WFP/Cagri Ilban