Liam Neeson has expressed his disappointment at the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan.
The Northern Irish actor, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, went to Sudan on a six-day visit but was “deeply saddened” to see the worsening conditions in the war-torn country.
In the photos shared via Daily mailthe Taken The actor could be seen interacting with local communities, playing football and going to school.
Liam was also saddened to see that both the starving children and mothers were in dire condition as a result of the aid funding crisis.
The naked gun actor subsequently warned in a press statement that children “don’t have to fend for themselves,” following the closure of hundreds of “life-saving” treatment centers in South Sudan.
In one of the photos, Liam was seen wearing a UNICEF vest while playing football at the Young Dreams Foundation sports tournament in Juba.
“Despite facing many challenges growing up, with a little support and a lot of dreams and hopes, he built a full-fledged sports academy, with support from UNICEF and donors,” said The Ice Road actor.
Liam was also seen with YDF founder Alaak Kuku during his trip to see the impact of austerity on children’s lives.
Another photo shows the Absolution actor was spotted sitting with a mother and her three-month-old daughter, who had been vaccinated against polio at Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital.
During his trip, Liam said: “I visited the main referral hospital in the capital Juba and was deeply saddened to see so many malnourished children.
“They are eerily quiet when they should be laughing, sleeping when they should be playing and crying when they should be smiling,” the 73-year-old noted.
“As treatment centers across the country close, I wonder what will happen to those children?” stated the Nonstop actor.
Liam concluded: “It’s a powerful reminder that we should never write off young people, no matter how challenging their situation.”
