“Do not abandon South Sudan, we need you,” says foreign affairs spox to US

The government is urging the United States not to abandon the country after Washington said it would review its assistance programs because of the ongoing conflict.

The White House in a statement released on Tuesday, cited frustration with the lack of progress in reaching a peace agreement. 

The United States is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance to South Sudan, providing aid to millions of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda and lifesaving assistance such as food within the country.

The spokesperson in the South Sudan foreign affairs ministry, Mawien Makol Ariik acknowledged the support and said the US should not give up on South Sudan, saying “the government is on the right track to bringing peace.”

Ambassador Mawien spoke to Sebit William in this interview.