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An estimated 7.8 million people in South Sudan are facing high levels of acute food insecurity between April and July 2026, with tens of thousands in conditions classified as catastrophic.
South Sudan, specifically Upper Nile and Jonglei states (Luakpiny/Nasir, Ulang, Nyirol, Akobo)
Who
7.8 million people in South Sudan, including 73,000 in Catastrophe-level hunger and 2.5 million in Emergency, along with 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant/breastfeeding women needing nutrition treatment; humanitarian organizations including Save the Children
What
An estimated 7.8 million people in South Sudan are facing high levels of acute food insecurity between April and July 2026, with tens of thousands in conditions classified as catastrophic.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:24:51 GMT · 1h 56m ago
Where
South Sudan, specifically Upper Nile and Jonglei states (Luakpiny/Nasir, Ulang, Nyirol, Akobo) ·
Why
The crisis is driven by ongoing conflict, market disruption, high food prices, disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, and constrained humanitarian access, with a notable increase of 280,000 people compared to September 2025 analysis.
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How this affects you
This escalating food insecurity, affecting over 7.8 million people and particularly vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women, poses a significant risk of famine in Upper Nile and Jonglei states, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation due to conflict, limited aid, and critical funding shortfalls. The situation underscores the fragility of livelihoods and the urgent need for intervention to prevent further deterioration, with global implications for humanitarian response and stability in the region.
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