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A view of the Protection of Civilians (POC) site near Bentiu, in Unity
State, South Sudan, which houses over 40,000 IDPs 25 August 2014 (Photo UN/JC
McIlwaine; Image source: Sudan Tribune)
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Weeks after UN-backed
experts warned that thousands are dying of starvation in South Sudan war zones,
aid agencies say they cannot access areas to stave off famine because of
"spiralling" violence. Last month, UN agencies said 30,000 people were
starving to death in Unity state, with Integrated Food Security Phase
Classification (IPC) experts warning of a "concrete risk of famine"
before the end of the year if fighting continues and aid does not reach the
hardest hit areas.
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300,000 in
need of food aid in Unity State – UN
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Despite
the warnings and an August peace deal, there has been no let-up in government
and rebel battles, with diplomats accusing both sides of blockading life-saving
aid.
