Government-UN team heads to Unity State for humanitarian mission

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, has led a high-level government and United Nations delegation to Bentiu, Unity State, for a humanitarian field mission.

The delegation arrived at Rubkona Airport on Wednesday and was received by Unity State officials led by Governor Joseph Manytuil Wejang.

It includes the National Minister of General Education and Instruction, the Humanitarian Coordinator, the WFP Deputy Country Director, the National Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and other government and humanitarian officials.

The mission is expected to assess humanitarian needs and engage state authorities and communities on the ongoing response.

The visit comes as parts of Unity State continue to face flooding and a cholera outbreak.

The state is among areas affected by floods, which have displaced communities and increased humanitarian needs.