South Sudan was facing a humanitarian crisis even before its government’s decision to shut off the oil, said Lise Grande, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator in South Sudan.
“But with the decision to shut down oil production, it has become clear that the humanitarian impact will be hugely significant,” she added.
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Ashish Kumar Sen is a reporter covering foreign policy and international developments for The Washington Times.
Prior to joining The Times, Mr. Sen worked for publications in Asia and the Middle East. His work has appeared in a number of publications and online news sites including the British Broadcasting Corp., Asia Times Online and Outlook magazine.
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