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Outrage Erupts Over Controversial Food Airdrops in South Sudan

6/20/2025

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In South Sudan, the U.S. firm Fogbow, run by former military officers, has sparked outrage by carrying out contentious food airdrops during the conflict. Detractors warn this approach undermines humanitarian values, aligning aid with government interests. Echoes of similar tactics in Gaza amplify fears of aid manipulation, as governments exploit assistance to exert control over vulnerable communities.

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In South Sudan, the U.S. firm Fogbow, run by former military officers, has sparked outrage by carrying out contentious food airdrops during the conflict. Detractors warn this approach undermines humanitarian values, aligning aid with government interests. Echoes of similar tactics in Gaza amplify fears of aid manipulation, as governments exploit assistance to exert control over vulnerable communities.