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Unity insecurity affects barge convoy

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    Meanwhile, the WFP barge convoy to Juba remained in Malakal because of concerns over the security situation in Unity State, affecting the delivery of food aid to thousands of vulnerable people in the area, the weekly report said. The barge convoy is carrying food for over 300,000 beneficiaries in Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei and Equatoria regions. Five WFP staff members, together with other UN/NGO personnel, were evacuated from Bentiu following further deterioration of the security situation in the state, the report said. The evacuation has resulted in the suspension of OLS annual needs assessment missions in Mayom, Tong and Gezira, it added.

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