The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review indicated that from April next year, 57% of South Sudan's population will face acute food insecurity. This reflects a tragic reality where nearly 7.7 million people will struggle for basic nutrition, worsened by ongoing conflict and climate-related disasters. As South Sudan grapples with the aftermath of devastating floods and an influx of refugees fleeing conflict in the north, the situation presents a dire humanitarian crisis requiring urgent aid intervention.
Mary-Ellen McGroarty, the country director for the UN's World Food Programme, emphasized, "Every year, we see hunger reaching some of the highest levels we've seen in South Sudan, indicating a persistent cycle of food insecurity fueled by conflict and climate change. The challenges are exacerbated by refugees' arrival, which adds pressure to an already fragile system, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive humanitarian assistance to avert further suffering among vulnerable populations."
Hamida Lasseko, representing UNICEF in South Sudan, stated that malnutrition is the result of multiple crises interacting in a devastating manner. With more than 2.1 million children at risk due to insufficient access to food, safe drinking water, and sanitation, the agency is sounding the alarm for intensified aid. Without a substantial increase in humanitarian support, the situation could deteriorate further, putting countless lives in jeopardy amidst an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.
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