Funding Shortfall Puts Over 1.9 Million Displaced People in South Sudan at Risk, UN Agency Warns
Summary
Over 1.9 million displaced people in South Sudan face risk due to funding shortfalls for humanitarian aid amid escalating violence and regional instability.
Key Points
- Over 1.9 million displaced persons in South Sudan are at risk due to a significant lack of humanitarian funding.
- South Sudan is hosting over 1.3 million new arrivals fleeing conflict in neighboring Sudan since April 2023.
- The ongoing conflict between supporters of President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar has displaced at least 280,000 people, especially in Jonglei State.
- IOM highlights that the $2.9 million allocated for its 2026 response plan is insufficient to meet the humanitarian needs amid escalating violence and strained resources.
