The World Food Program (WFP) has paused operations in northern South Sudan after armed groups attacked and looted a critical aid convoy last week, escalating fears of a humanitarian crisis in the region. 🛑 Over 1,500 tonnes of food and supplies were stolen during the assault on a 12-boat river convoy in Upper Nile State, despite security promises from local authorities.
WFP announced the suspension of activities in Baliet County until stolen supplies are recovered and staff safety is guaranteed. The attack highlights growing instability linked to political tensions between President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar, with 280,000+ people displaced in Jonglei State alone, per UN reports. 💔
Local officials claimed security forces were "overwhelmed" during the attack, raising concerns about aid delivery in a nation already grappling with poverty and conflict since its 2011 independence. Humanitarian groups warn that continued violence could deepen hunger and displacement for millions. 🌾🔒
As South Sudan faces another year of turmoil, the international community watches closely—will peace talks gain traction, or will civilians remain caught in the crossfire? 🤝💥
