South Sudan

Overview

Five years of civil war have led to widespread human rights violations large-scale internal displacement and refugee outflow to Sudan and Uganda, as well as largely deteriorated food security. Clashes continue despite a peace agreement in 2018, causing further displacements. Intercommunal violence is widespread, with cattle raids a common source of tension, particularly between agro-pastoralist communities. Over 4.5 million people are estimated to be displaced, including 1.83 million IDPs and 2.29 million South Sudanese refugees. In addition, South Sudan host nearly 300,000 refugees from Sudan, DRC, Ethiopia and CAR.?Severe food insecurity persists across South Sudan, affecting 6.45 million people. Critical malnutrition levels are reported in 31 counties. The conflict and displacement have led to disruptions of food production, livelihoods, and humanitarian assistance, as well as deterioration of the economy. ?The main rainy season from June-September has a significant impact on road access. Attacks and ambushes on humanitarian convoys severely hamper the delivery of assistance and access to populations in need. ?

INFORM measures South Sudan's risk of humanitarian crisis and disaster for 2019 to be very high, at 8.9/10, down from 9/10 in 2018. South Sudan's vulnerability is measured at 9.2/10.?

Latest Developments

21/08: South Sudan has received above average rainfall during the past month. Although this has positively impacted crop production prospects, flooding has been reported in different states causing fatalities, destruction of homes and crop fields. In Aweil Centre, North and West 3,000 households (est. 18,000 people) have been displaced by flash floods. Additional 6,500 households (est. 39,000 people) have been affected in Bor South, Duk, Twic East, Pochalla and Ayod counties, Jonglei state where crops were destroyed and trade flows among these counties were disrupted due to impassable flooded roads. As of mid-August an estimated 15,000 people have been displaced from their homes to the highland areas in Leek, Guer, Wenyal, Kep and Paniou counties in Bieh State; 26 people are reported dead and at least 4,000 people still living in the open and lacking food, shelter, and healthcare in Waat county, Bieh State.?