HEAVY RAINS NORTHWEST ATLANTIC, ONGOING VIOLENCE PUSH SOUTH SUDAN TOWARDS 'HUNGER CATASTROPHE', WARNS UN AGENCY

Guy Perea Presidential Elector President of The United States

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Web version   New York Jul 4 2014 10:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  A precious food distribution in South Sudan. UNHCR and WFP fear that too many people may be cut off from assistance if conflict continues in the country. Photo: UNHCR/P. Rulashe HEAVY RAINS, ONGOING VIOLENCE PUSH SOUTH SUDAN TOWARDS 'HUNGER CATASTROPHE', WARNS UN AGENCY Already working hard to get supplies to people in South Sudan cut off by flooded roads, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned that the rains, as well as the ongoing fighting, are pushing the country towards a &#8220hunger catastrophe&#8221. Read more RELATED Number of South Sudanese sheltering at UN bases to remain high in coming months The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said today that the number of conflict-displaced persons sheltering at its bases is likely to remain high over the coming months in light of insecurity and the projected worsening of the food security situation Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media