Japanese parliament has approved a $22.4 million budget for South Sudan’s humanitarian and reconstruction assistance through its partnership with international organizations.
The renewed fighting in July 2016 has negatively impacted on the development activities in the country.
The ensuing insecurity also displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians, causing the humanitarian situation to deteriorate further.
“Japan attempts to help meet the vast needs with the upcoming batch of assistance ranging from humanitarian relief to reconstruction, development and restoration of social fabric, with a view to supporting South Sudan’s efforts to keep on the straight and narrow path to peace,” partly read a statement from the Japanese embassy.
Besides, Japan provides $13 million assistance to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Japan’s total assistance to South Sudan since the December 2013 crisis is estimated at $189 million.
“I wholeheartedly wish that the array of our humanitarian and resilience-building assistance bears fruit and once and for all shines as a Guiding Star for those who endeavor to realize peace and reconciliation in each of their communities,” Kiya Masahiko, Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, said in the statement.
The island nation is also engaged in development activities through its agency, JICA.
Until the violence erupted in July, its nationals were helping construct a new bridge in Juba and a water plant. It’s unclear when they will resume works.
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