The United States has issued a stern warning to South Sudan, indicating it could reduce foreign aid after accusing the government of imposing excessive fees on humanitarian groups and obstructing their operations.
In a statement from the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, Washington said such actions violate South Sudan’s international obligations and could trigger a reviewpotentially leading to substantial cuts in U.S. assistance.
The U.S. remains one of South Sudan’s largest donors. Decades of conflict and weak governance have left more than 70 percent of the country’s 11 million people reliant on humanitarian support for food, health care, and other essential needs.
Washington stated that poor governance, mismanagement of public funds, and predatory practices targeting aid organizations are worsening the crisis.
Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, the U.S. has provided over $9.5 billion in aid, while the government has collected roughly $25 billion in oil revenue, yet public services have seen little improvement. Washington urged Juba to stop blocking humanitarian efforts and to ensure transparency in public spending. The South Sudanese government has not issued a response.
