More money for South Sudan, Somalia

Millions more in humanitarian assistance is being given to South Sudan and Somalia by the federal government.

The Australia government is providing another $10 million to South Sudan to deal with the ongoing conflict in the region.

The money will provide emergency food, water, sanitation and shelter, as well as helping to combat gender-based violence.

A further $4 million in humanitarian assistance is being given to Somalia, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said in a statement on Thursday.


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