SITUATION AT A GLANCE
12.4 MILLION Estimated Population of South Sudan
UN – November 2022
9.1 MILLION Estimated Number of People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance
UN – November 2022
7.8 MILLION Estimated Number of People Facing Acute Food Insecurity in 2023 Lean Season
IPC TWG – November 2022
2.2 MILLION Estimated Number of IDPs in South Sudan
UN – December 2022
2.3 MILLION South Sudanese Refugees in Neighboring Countries
UNHCR – January 2023
- Ongoing violence in South Sudan resulted in the deaths of at least three on-duty aid workers—as well as four Red Cross Volunteers—in early 2023, while also continuing to impede the delivery of humanitarian assistance, relief actors report.
- USAID/BHA provides more than $288 million in additional humanitarian assistance for South Sudan in response to deteriorating acute food security conditions.
- More than 3 million people are likely to face Emergency—IPC 4—outcomes or worse due to conflict and climatic shocks during the coming lean season, according to FEWS NET.
Newer articles:
- President Kiir calls for stability as Sudanese leaders sign new peace matrix - 20/02/2023 10:19
- The best medicine: South Sudan's comedians tap the power of laughter - 20/02/2023 06:43
- A broken tax system may be affecting trade in East Africa - 20/02/2023 03:55
- Archbishop of Canterbury no longer recognised as ‘first among equals’ by Anglican leaders - 20/02/2023 03:52
- Agencies call for sustained humanitarian efforts to curb drought in Horn of Africa - 19/02/2023 18:14
Older news items
- WFP secures fund to help over 2mn food insecure people in South Sudan - 18/02/2023 06:20
- Rights experts say peaceful transition in South Sudan crucial, amid ‘immense suffering’ - 18/02/2023 04:47
- Visiting DRC and South Sudan fulfilled dreams, says Pope - 18/02/2023 01:21
- Displaced, refugees in Sudan and Chad in dire need of food - 18/02/2023 00:41
- U.S. completes recovery of Chinese balloon but other "object" searches called off - 18/02/2023 00:09
Latest news items (all categories):
- South Sudan Opens 14 Oil Blocks, Courts Investors Ahead of SSOP 2026 - 26/10/2026 15:08
- Jambojet Explores South Sudan Expansion After Talks with Juba Regulator - 26/10/2026 15:05
- Kiir swears in 5 officials ahead of South Sudan elections - 26/10/2026 14:53
- South Sudan cattle battles leaves 10 dead: official - 26/10/2026 14:49
- Churches urge world 'not to forget South Sudan' ahead of first elections - 26/10/2026 14:47
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