JUBA – The World Food Program (WFP) said on Monday it has resumed humanitarian shipment through the vital White Nile river transport route, after months of limited movement due to conflict and insecurity.
WFP said in a statement that the route will now deliver tons of aid to reach families cut off by conflict in Upper Nile State.
“A river convoy recently departed Bor carrying 1,380 metric tonnes of life-saving food assistance and essential relief items on behalf of humanitarian partners,” the agency said.
It added that the relief mission, supported by UNMISS and the WFP-led Logistics Cluster, marks a major step in resuming movement on critical humanitarian corridors along the White Nile and reaching some of the most isolated communities in South Sudan.
South Sudan is grappling with dire humanitarian crises caused by ongoing conflicts, economic hardships and climate shocks. These factors have led to widespread displacement, food insecurity, and lack of access to essential services.