USAID calls on South Sudan's leaders to work for peace

Nov 04, 2016, 09:59 AM

[...] "What would be sustainable is if the government and all the leaders and all the fighters put down their arms and decide to create inclusive, functional institutions that gives opportunities for the people," - says Dave Harden, the Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance for #USAID.

Dave Harden, recently visited #SouthSudan and had the opportunity to visit the UN protection of Civilian site in Bentiu, currently accommodating more than 100-thousand civilians.

Speaking exclusively to Radio Miraya, Harden said he is concerned that the humanitarian crisis is denying the people of South Sudan the opportunity to develop their country.

In this interview with Radio Miraya's David Lukan, Dave Harden, begins by describing his impression of South Sudan, after his recent visit to the nation.