南蘇丹主教們呼籲「立即無條件」施以援手。
該國主教們因應當地人道狀況日益惡劣，發表了一則呼籲，請求「立即無條件施以援手」。
主教們在聲明中警告，估計四月份將有多達490萬人瀕臨飢荒邊緣。他補充說：「如果情況仍未受控，飢荒繼續蔓延，七月份受災人數將增至550萬。」
他說：「南蘇丹飢荒狀況自2013年12月發生武裝衝突後，情況持續惡化，隨著人道危機不斷擴大，逾300萬人因武裝衝突逃離家園，到鄰近國家尋求庇護，其他未能逃到外國的人民，則在國內流離失所。」
「我們預計2017將是十分艱苦的一年，因為我們的人民因著大量遷徙，而面臨大規模飢荒，尤其對這個傳統上盛產穀物的國家而言，由於錯失耕作時機，2017年將面對更嚴重的糧食危機。」
「我們作為南蘇丹的主教，在此為陷於水深火熱，亟需人道援助的人民，作出由衷的呼籲，希望找出一個和平的方法，解決國內持續的衝突。」
「我們知道很多國家都有類似的危機，然而我們作為一家人，如果能合力伸出援手，協助國內受著困苦，陷於絕望的人民，便能舒緩飢荒災情。」
他們作出以下的呼籲：「我們南蘇丹各主教，呼籲國際組織，立即無條件地採取具體的行動，拯救數以千計無辜的性命，以免錯失時機。我們促請國際明愛及國際組織，立即採取必要的行動。」
英國及威爾斯主教團對外事務部成員肯利主教（Bishop William Kenney，再次呼籲國際社會的介入。
他說：「我曾在過去多年到訪當地，對南蘇丹主教兄弟的訊息予以推薦。當地人民在殘酷的內戰中受盡苦痛，這場內戰導致暴力事件不斷擴張、經濟崩潰、飢荒處處。」
「世界必須對這場人為的人道災難予以警覺。暴力事件必須停止，國際組織必須介入。現在，我響應他們的呼籲，請求所有善心的人士：『我們懇請你們在屬神上保持堅強，以及實踐克制、容忍、寬恕和愛。為正義和平而工作；拒絕暴力與報復。我們與你們在一起。』」
「請在祈禱中念及南蘇丹人民，支持舒緩飢荒的工作，並向我們的政府施壓，促請他們盡力結束武裝衝突。」
(譯自：Catholic
Herald
網址：http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2017/02/24/bishops-ask-for-worlds-help-to-stop-famine-in-south-sudan/)
Bishops ask for world’s help to stop famine in South Sudan
posted Friday, 24 Feb 2017
The country's bishops have appealed for 'immediate and unconditional' intervention
The Catholic bishops of South Sudan have issued an appeal for “immediate and unconditional concrete intervention” as the humanitarian situation in the region grows increasingly desperate.
The bishops warned in a statement that an estimated 4.9 million people will be in food crisis and many close to famine by April. They added: “The figure is expected to rise to 5.5 million people at the height of the lean season in July if nothing is done to curb the severity and spread of the food crisis.”
They said: “The food security situation in South Sudan continues to deteriorate since the outbreak of fighting in December 2013, the humanitarian crisis has spiralled with more than three million people fleeing the conflict and seeking refuge in neighbouring countries and others as internally displaced persons hosted across the country.
“We anticipate a difficult time ahead in 2017 as our people are likely to witness mass starvation by virtue of their multiple displacement, especially as the states that traditionally produced cereals in surplus will be missing the planting season and that will in turn lead to further food insecurity in 2017.
“We, the bishops in South Sudan, make our heartfelt appeal for the people of South Sudan who are at this critical time in need of humanitarian assistance and a peaceful solution to address the ongoing conflict in the country.
“We are aware of many countries suffering from similar crises but we can collectively avert this famine if, as a family, we share the little we have to help the desperate people suffering across the country.”
They concluded: “We, the Catholic bishops of South Sudan, call on the international community for immediate and unconditional concrete intervention and action before thousands of innocent lives are carried away and before it is too late. We urge Caritas Internationalis and the international community to take all necessary steps for immediate action.”
Bishop William Kenney, a member of the foreign affairs department of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, reiterated its call for international intervention.
He said: “Having visited the country over the past few years, I commend the pastoral message from my brother bishops in the South Sudan. The people of that country are suffering a brutal civil war, resulting in widespread violence, economic breakdown and famine.
“The world must wake up to this man-made humanitarian disaster. The violence must stop and the international community must intervene. Meanwhile, I echo their concluding words and call on all people of goodwill: ‘We call upon you to remain spiritually strong, and to exercise restraint, tolerance, forgiveness and love. Work for justice and peace; reject violence and revenge. We are with you.’
“Please remember the people of South Sudan in your prayers, support the famine relief and put pressure on our government to do their utmost to bring an end to the fighting.”