May 23 2012
The U.S. Government, through USAID, is providing $30 million in emergency assistance to people affected by conflict and food insecurity in South Sudan, United Press International reports. The money will be delivered through the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP), according to a USAID press release, the news service notes (5/21). The money will help WFP position food supplies across the country before many of the roads become impassable because of the rainy season, according to the press release. "The U.S. Government is the largest supporter of WFP's operation in South Sudan, and including this donation, has contributed more than $110 million in 2012 to WFP's emergency operation in the country," the press release notes (5/21).
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