UN peacekeeping patrols and support in South Sudan decreased due to government-imposed fuel blockade on UN trucks.

The UN in South Sudan has reduced peacekeeping patrols and support for peace and electoral processes due to a fuel blockade caused by the South Sudanese government. The government imposed new taxes on UN-contracted trucks carrying fuel and other imports, which the UN claims is a violation of legal framework. This blockade is causing a negative impact on UN fuel reserves, preventing the delivery of millions of dollars in aid during a severe humanitarian crisis. The UN estimates that 9 million South Sudanese need humanitarian assistance.

April 23, 2024
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