Doctors Without Borders cut back their medical help near Yei because the area became more dangerous. These services save lives in far places where people cannot find health care. The group worries about how this change will harm weak communities that need help. South Sudan has grown more violent since March, when White Army fighters attacked army bases in Nasir county. The arrest of Dr Riek Machar, who leads the armed opposition, made the political problems worse.
Aid groups keep asking all sides to protect regular people and let helpers reach everyone. A hospital run by Doctors Without Borders in Fangak suffered damage from helicopter attacks on Saturday. The attack destroyed the drug store and medical supplies. Some people died or suffered injuries at this hospital that serves over 110,000 locals. The group also shut down its Ulang hospital last month after armed men broke in and stole things. More than 100 sick people were inside at that time.
Armed men also attacked two marked boats carrying six staff members as they came back from giving supplies to Nasir County Hospital earlier this year. This attack forced the group to stop all travel to nearby areas. These problems show how hard it has become for medical teams to work safely in South Sudan.
Aid groups keep asking all sides to protect regular people and let helpers reach everyone. A hospital run by Doctors Without Borders in Fangak suffered damage from helicopter attacks on Saturday. The attack destroyed the drug store and medical supplies. Some people died or suffered injuries at this hospital that serves over 110,000 locals. The group also shut down its Ulang hospital last month after armed men broke in and stole things. More than 100 sick people were inside at that time.
Armed men also attacked two marked boats carrying six staff members as they came back from giving supplies to Nasir County Hospital earlier this year. This attack forced the group to stop all travel to nearby areas. These problems show how hard it has become for medical teams to work safely in South Sudan.
