EU Pledges $54 Million To South Sudan

The European Union (EU) has pledged 48.5 million euros, around $54.8 million, in humanitarian funding.

The donation comes as almost two million people are internally displaced, with seven million in need of emergency food aid. It follows a $1.13 million pledge last week to fund Ebola prevention in the nation.

Speaking on the donation the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides stated, “The EU continues to stand by people in need in South Sudan. Let us not forget the four million South Sudanese who remain uprooted, either within their country or as refugees in the region. Our new funding will help partners save lives on the ground.

“It is therefore essential that humanitarian workers have full and safe access to do their lifesaving job. While humanitarian support is a matter of urgency, ultimately only a solid commitment to restore peace and stability can bring a long-lasting solution.”