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South Sudan: Gov't Defends Law That Aid Agencies Say Could Be 'Catastrophic'
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 15 May 2015
South Sudan has defended a law limiting the number of foreign aid workers that can work in the country despite concerns from relief groups that the move could have "potentially… Read more »
South Sudan Limits Activities of Aid Agencies
The government says the bill adheres to international standards but aid groups are worried the new law would hinder operations in the country.
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