ICRC President Peter Maurer in South Sudan to Assess Impact of conflict

The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the ICRC is expected in #Juba today Friday for an official visit to assess the impact of the conflict.

Peter Maurer will meet with high-level government officials and visit ICRC food, medical and water assistance operations in the field.

Maurer will then travel to the Imvepi and Rhino refugee camps in Uganda on Monday, to meet with South Sudanese #refugees and hear about their challenges.

ICRC Regional Spokesperson Jason Straziuso, speaking to Radio Miraya from Nairobi Kenya explains more about the message the ICRC President will convey during his visit.