MSF accuses all South Sudan forces of exploiting aid for military objectives
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has accused all South Sudanese forces of exploiting humanitarian aid for military and political purposes. The organization reported that the government is blocking access to opposition-controlled areas, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Violence has surged in the country, leading to significant casualties and a loss of healthcare access for many civilians.
- ▪MSF claims that all parties in the South Sudan conflict are using aid for military objectives.
- ▪The organization reported a concerning trend of access blockages and coercive actions by the government against humanitarian efforts.
- ▪Recent violence has resulted in around 762,000 people losing access to healthcare due to attacks on medical facilities.
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MSF accuses all South Sudan forces of exploiting aid for military objectivesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 08:23 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 08:23 PMNAIROBI, May 19 - French aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres on Tuesday accused South Sudan's government of blocking humanitarian access to opposition-controlled areas and said all parties involved in an ongoing conflict in the impoverished country were exploiting aid for political and military ends.Clashes between the military and fighters loyal to detained First Vice President Riek Machar's Sudan People's Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) party have surged since last year, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in opposition-controlled areas.MSF said in a report that it had…
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