UN relief chief condemns killing of a health worker in S. Sudan
May 25, 2016 (JUBA) – The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan, Eugene Owusu, has strongly condemned the tragic killing of Sister Veronika Racková, a Slovakian nun and medical doctor who was shot last week in Yei River state.
“I am deeply saddened by this senseless act and send my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sister Veronika Racková,” Owusu said in a statement.
“I welcome steps being taken by the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and urge them to act swiftly,” it adds.
The deceased was reportedly driving an ambulance on her way back from a medical centre when she was attacked.
Her death, Owusu stressed, brings to 54 the number of aid workers killed in South Sudan since mid-December 2013.
“Violence against humanitarian workers and humanitarian assets is categorically unacceptable and must stop,” he said.
Owusu urged the Transitional Government of National Unity to endeavour to strengthen the safety and security environment for aid workers and intensively work with them.
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