South Sudan’s aid crisis deepens as food stocks run low
Summary
Over one million people in South Sudan may lose access to food aid by October because supplies are running very low. This problem worsened due to the war in Sudan, which caused many people to cross into South Sudan and made food prices go up.Key Facts
- About 3,000 refugees and returnees cross into South Sudan from Sudan each week.
- Food stocks in key South Sudan locations have dropped sharply, from 10,000 metric tonnes last year to under 300 tonnes now.
- The World Food Programme warns that over one million vulnerable people may lose access to food and nutrition aid soon.
- The war in Sudan since April 2023 has pushed many people into South Sudan, increasing demand for food and aid.
- Food prices have risen because importing goods has become more difficult due to the conflict.
- Humanitarian groups have fewer resources while more people need help.
- Local insecurity and a lack of access to farmland prevent people from supporting themselves.
- Government checkpoints and political issues make it harder to deliver aid to all areas needing help.
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