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UK Slashes Aid to South Sudan Amid Refugee Crisis

12/25/2025

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  • The United Kingdom reduced aid to South Sudan by more than 40% for 2025, as over 1.3 million Sudanese refugees seek safety.
  • The cut risks leaving many without support, as aid organizations must prioritize only the most urgent needs, per Oxfam's Shabnam Baloch.
  • Conditions in the Renk transit center are dire, with overcrowding and cholera outbreaks.
  • The refugee influx worsens South Sudan’s poverty and hunger, adding to broader humanitarian challenges.