Juba, April 29 (SANA) The United Nations warned Wednesday of a worsening hunger crisis in South Sudan, where about 7.8 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity between April and July 2026.
Recent assessments reveal a dramatic increase in the number of individuals living under “catastrophic” conditions, with around 73,300 people affected, marking a staggering 160% rise from earlier estimates.
The crisis is driven by a combination of factors, including escalating conflict, widespread displacement, an economic downturn, climate shocks, and a collapse in agricultural production.
Compounding these challenges are damaged health facilities and insufficient funding, which have led to a malnutrition crisis affecting 2.2 million children.Alarmingly, 700,000 of these children are at risk of death due to severe malnutrition.
UN officials have expressed grave concerns about the deadly implications of delays in humanitarian aid deliveries, which further jeopardize the lives of vulnerable children.
They emphasized the critical need for urgent action to protect livelihoods and ensure sustainable food production, aiming to prevent even more individuals from falling into the depths of famine.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, the call for a coordinated international response and support becomes increasingly urgent to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the region.
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