3296: Aid Agencies Race Against Time to Reach Displaced Communities in Akobo, South Sudan
From Radio Miraya by Radio Miraya
May 8, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 3296
About this episode
The episode discusses the worsening humanitarian conditions in Akobo, South Sudan, and the urgent response efforts by aid agencies.
Displacement, food insecurity and limited humanitarian access continue to worsen conditions for thousands of people affected by recent fighting in Akobo County, Jonglei State. Aid agencies are now racing to scale up emergency assistance before the rainy season further cuts off access to vulnerable communities. In this exclusive interview, Radio Miraya’s Sebit William speaks with the acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Dr Humphrey Karamagi, and the Head of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in South Sudan, David Carden, about the response efforts, humanitarian challenges and the urgent need for security and access in the area.
People in this episode
Host: Sebit William
Guests: Dr Humphrey Karamagi, David Carden
Topics covered
- humanitarian aid
- displacement
- food insecurity
- emergency assistance
- South Sudan
- access challenges
Keywords
- displacement
- food insecurity
- humanitarian access
- emergency assistance
- South Sudan
- Akobo
- UN Humanitarian Coordinator
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Places: South Sudan, Akobo County, Jonglei State
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