The United States strongly condemned the September 29 armed assault on World Food Program humanitarian workers in Jonglei State, South Sudan. The attack involved the forced offloading of food meant to feed nearly 20,000 people in need. The US called on South Sudan's leaders and all parties to guarantee safe and unimpeded humanitarian access, prevent further attacks, and hold those responsible to account. The statement described the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan as manmade and urged the country's leaders to use public revenue to provide basic services for their people.
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