00:00The United States has issued a sharp warning to South Sudan, saying it may cut foreign aid after accusing the government of imposing exorbitant fees on humanitarian groups and blocking their operations.
00:12In a statement from the State Department's Bureau of African Affairs, Washington said this action violates South Sudan's international obligations and could lead to a review and potentially significant reductions in U.S. assistance.
00:27The U.S. is one of South Sudan's largest donors.
00:31Decades of conflict and weak governance have left more than 70% of the country's 11 million people dependent on humanitarian support for food, health care, and other basic needs.
00:44Washington said the crisis is being worsened by poor governance, mismanagement of public funds, and what it called predatory practices targeting aid organizations.
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