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Humanitarian aid blocked from accessing Ding-Ding

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On 26.9.2016.Bentiu. Humanitarians to access Ding-Ding were aggressively blocked by soldiers at the Mankwai checkpoint and refused permission. Additional information from sources in Bentiu ascertained that the road to Kaljack will be closed for at least the next 3 days. Movement of NGOs or UN is restricted, the authorities citing security reasons due to an "ongoing military operation in the area". The source advised that subject to the Kaljack commissioner’s security assessment it should return to normal whenever he deems it safe to travel.

Date: 
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:15
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