Oxfam strongly condemns the use of violent force against civilians, in Juba, South Sudan

Published: 17th December 2013

Emma Jane Drew, Country Director (Acting) for Oxfam in South Sudan, said from Juba:

"Oxfam strongly condemns the use of violent force against civilians, particularly women and children, and requests South Sudanese security forces and other armed groups to respect human rights of all its people regardless of ethnic origin."

Contact information

For more information or to arrange an interview with Emma Jane Drew, please contact:

Aimee Brown, Oxfam Regional Media and Communications Advisor, on +254 731 859 413, ABrown@oxfam.org.uk

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