UNICEF: The United Nations has urged South Sudan to repeal recently imposed taxes and fees that caused the UN to suspend food tokens for thousands of people who depend on outside assistance. In a statement released on Monday, the UN Humanitarian Affairs Agency claimed that 60 000 people who live in remote areas without access to roads were deprived of food as a result of the tokens ‘ halting in March. This figure is expected to rise to 135,000 by the end of May.
The UN said the new expenses may include increased operational expenses to$ 339, 000 regular, which it says is enough to pull over 16, 300 individuals. Digital cargo tracking, security escort costs, and new fuel taxes are among the new costs introduced in February.
” Our limited funds are spent on saving life and not administrative obstacles”, Anita Kiki Gbeho, the UN humanitarian representative for South Sudan, said.
According to the UN, the state of South Sudan had promised to repeal the new fees and fees but had not made a commitment in writing since February.
According to the UN, an estimated 9 million out of the 12.5 million people in South Sudan require security and humanitarian aid. Additionally, the country has seen an increase in the number of people fleeing the conflict in neighboring Sudan, which makes charitable assistance for those affected by the inner conflict more difficult.
