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 2021UN – March 2021
780,000 Estimated Number of People Affected by Ongoing Flooding in South SudanUN – November 2021
1.7 MILLION Estimated Number of IDPs in South SudanIOM – July 2021
2.4 MILLION South Sudanese Refugees in Neighboring CountriesUNHCR – October 2021
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Severe flooding adversely affects at least 780,000 people in South Sudan as of November 12, as heavy rains continue countrywide.
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Opposing armed groups in Tambura agree to a ceasefire in October following deadly clashes that displaced 80,000 people.
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USAID/BHA staff monitor humanitarian response efforts in Aweil South, Bentiu, and Tonj South.
Newer articles:
- Over 200 South Sudan refugees arrive in Uganda - 20/11/2021 11:21
- UNICEF lauds release of seven children by armed groups in South Sudan - 20/11/2021 10:17
- Archbishop Anyolo takes charge of Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese - 20/11/2021 01:12
- UNMISS partners with Eastern Equatoria state government to address existing challenges at the county-level - 20/11/2021 00:51
- FIFA head of women’s football development inspects Juba Stadium - 20/11/2021 00:26
Older news items
- Police station named after Chinese policeman underscores China’s support for local communities in South Sudan - 19/11/2021 10:00
- Norway envoy in Sudan condemns 'intolerable' violence - 19/11/2021 01:59
- WFP launches program to support entrepreneurs in South Sudan - 18/11/2021 23:49
- UNSC delegation visits South Sudan to press for peace deal implementation - 18/11/2021 23:17
- Malaria in South Sudan: Prevention is Key - 18/11/2021 11:22
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- Advancing Women’s Land Rights through building capacity of customary institutions in Magwi County, South Sudan - 02/10/2026 13:18
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