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Aid cuts see South Sudan on the brink of famine

Two thirds of children in South Sudan are malnourished
Two thirds of children in South Sudan are malnourished Source: AP

The decision of the British Government to cut spending on overseas aid has seen one of the world's poorest countries pushed to the brink of famine.


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By Allan Lee

Source: SBS


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The decision of the British Government to cut spending on overseas aid has seen one of the world's poorest countries pushed to the brink of famine.



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