UN urges South Sudan to remove new taxes disrupting U.N. food airdrops, affecting 60,000 people.
The United Nations has urged South Sudan to remove newly imposed taxes and charges that led to the suspension of U.N. food airdrops, affecting 60,000 people who rely on outside aid. If the taxes remain, the number of affected people is expected to rise to 135,000 by the end of May. The UN claims these new taxes would increase operational costs to $339,000 monthly, which is enough to feed 16,300 people. The new charges include electronic cargo tracking, security escort fees, and taxes on fuel.
April 29, 2024
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