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Fuel to the flames: what if humanitarian action prolongs a conflict (Part 2)

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The first and foremost goal of humanitarian aid is to save lives. But what if humanitarian action unintentionally lengthens the duration or becomes part of a conflict? During this edition of Humanitarian Hot Topics humanitarian experts discuss unintended consequences of humanitarian aid in South Sudan. This episode follows on the introduction by Jok Madut Jok and further debate with Bram Jansen and Akke Boere (part 1). Speakers: Jok Madut Jok: executive director of the Sudd Institute,...

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