People with Disabilities face risks as Conflict in South Sudan rages on

Jun 01, 2017, 07:37 AM

A new report says people with disabilities and older people in South Sudan face greater risks of being caught in fighting, and greater challenges in getting necessary humanitarian assistance.

The report by Human Rights Watch is asking the United Nations and aid organisations to do more to accommodate the specific needs of people with disabilities and older people as they respond to the wider crisis and famine.

Audrey Wabwire, is the Press officer Human Rights watch and he spoke to Susan Dokolo about the risks South Sudan’s disabled persons are subjected to?