Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price
Tom Hiddleston emphasizes the critical role of international aid in South Sudan, particularly for children affected by conflict. He reflects on personal experiences witnessing the impact of aid and the dangers posed by recent cuts from countries like the UK and US. The ongoing crises in South Sudan highlight the urgent need for continued support to prevent further suffering among vulnerable populations.
- ▪Tom Hiddleston visited South Sudan and observed the importance of international aid.
- ▪Since the start of 2026, renewed fighting has displaced 330,000 people in South Sudan.
- ▪The country is facing its largest recorded cholera outbreak, with nearly 100,000 cases.
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VoicesCommentI’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the priceTom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for UnicefTuesday 26 May 2026 12:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983591","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/tom-hiddleston-us-uk-aid-cuts-soccer-aid-b2983591.html","title":"Tom…
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