The U.S. Embassy in Juba has issued a statement on Ambassador Michael Adler’s recent visit to Malakal, Upper Nile State, addressing challenges from intercommunal violence. The statement notes the impact on the Malakal protection site, with mass relocation and hardship.
“On December 14, Ambassador Michael Adler visited Malakal in Upper Nile State to directly listen to the concerns of the local residents and gain insight into the challenges they are currently experiencing. The visit also provided an opportunity to enhance understanding of UN peacekeeping operations,” stated the embassy.
“The Ambassador was accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Organizations Office of Peacekeeping Operations,” added the U.S. Embassy.
“In the Malakal protection of civilians site this year, intercommunal violence forced the relocation of thousands, causing significant hardship,” stated the press release.
It continued, “South Sudan faces the ongoing challenge of meeting the needs of over two million internally displaced persons across the country. Additionally, the number of individuals escaping conflict in Sudan is anticipated to reach 500,000 by year-end.”
The U.S. embassy press release unveiled that the U.S. government’s aid to returnees and refugees from Sudan to South Sudan this year will surpass $100 million. This brings the total U.S. government humanitarian assistance to the people of South Sudan to over $550 million in Fiscal Year 2023.
The statement also highlighted, “The United States commits more than $300 million annually to UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan. With a rising global demand for humanitarian aid and dwindling donor resources, it is crucial for the transitional government to ensure that public revenue is allocated to address the humanitarian needs of all its citizens, including those who are displaced nationwide.”
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