The United Nations has warned that two-thirds of the population in South Sudan are at risk of food insecurity and famine. In absolute numbers, eight million people in the country are stairing at poverty
The United Nations has warned that two-thirds of the population in South Sudan is at risk of food insecurity and famine. In absolute numbers, eight million people in the country are stairing at poverty.
The joint report by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the U.N. Children’s Fund (Unicef), and the World Food Programme (WFP) say the proportion of people facing high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition has never been higher. Close to 7.76 million people are at risk of acute food insecurity during the lean season from April to July 2023, while 1.4 million children will suffer from malnutrition.
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The report lists a combination of factors that led to poverty such as conflict, poor macroeconomic conditions, extreme weather events, spiralling food and fuel costs, and a decline in funding for humanitarian programs. The climate crisis also led to the present situation evidenced by floods and droughts.
Last month, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) estimated that about 909,000 people had been affected by flooding in South Sudan. South Sudan is the world’s youngest country witnessing deadly conflict, natural disasters, economic malaise, and ongoing political strife. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
