11/05/2015 (Agence Europe). EU concerned by one of the “worst humanitarian disasters” - On Monday 11 May, the European Union expressed its concerns about the worsening conflict in South Sudan, which is hampering humanitarian access to the victims. Federica Mogherini, the EU high representative for Foreign Affairs and Security policy, and the European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, Christos Stylianides, highlighted the obligations of the political leaders involved, using the following terms: “South Sudan's man-made crisis has caused one of the worst humanitarian disasters of recent years. The renewed fighting in Unity State is a serious breach of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes. It is essential that all parties respect the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement throughout the country in order to spare the suffering of innocent civilians and to facilitate the life-saving work of humanitarian organisations”. (AN)