An umbrella of South Sudan’s opposition political parties led by leader of the People’s Liberal Party (PLP), Peter Mayen Majongdit has condemned in the strongest terms possible the killing of six aid workers and the growing hostility, antagonism and aggression toward humanitarian workers in the country.
In a press release dated March 28, the group called on both government and rebels to ensure unimpeded access and protection to all aid agencies operating in conflict zones in order to provide humanitarian aid to the people of South Sudan.
The group urged the unity government to reconsider its recent increment of permit charges for foreigners because it directly distresses international humanitarian workers in the country.
The opposition parties appreciated the efforts exerted by international organizations, UN and AU to help improve the humanitarian situation in South Sudan.
The umbrella of opposition political parties also called for immediate actions which include sanctions on those who impede humanitarian accesses.
Photo: PLP leader Peter Mayen during an African Liberal Network meeting in South Africa. (Personal photo Peter Mayen)