SITUATION AT A GLANCE
12.1 MILLION Estimated Population of South Sudan UN – January 2021
8.3 MILLION Estimated Number of People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in 2021 UN – March 2021
7.2 MILLION Estimated Population Requiring Emergency Food Assistance UN – April 2021
1.6 MILLION Estimated Number of IDPs in South Sudan IOM – June 2021
2.3 MILLION South Sudanese Refugees in Neighboring Countries UNHCR – June 2021
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Attacks by unidentified armed actors result in the deaths of four humanitarian workers between late May and June.
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Relief actors report rising food needs during the June-toSeptember lean season.
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USAID/BHA partners highlight protection risks, including child protection and GBV concerns, in Akobo and Pibor.
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USAID/BHA staff monitor the humanitarian response effort in Kajo Keji.
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Older news items
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- Troika Statement on Freedom of Expression in South Sudan - 23/07/2021 07:00
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