London — The US Agency for International Aid (USAID) on 25 October announced it has donated five speedboats to Jonglei state authorities as part of an initiative to "enhance the government's capacity to reach isolated counties and deter emerging community security threats."
Due to the limited road infrastructure in Jonglei, the waterways offer the only route to the more isolated communities during rainy season.
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