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7.8 million people in South Sudan struggle to access food every day
Speaking at the UN Geneva Office’s weekly press briefing, Hollingworth said 7.8 million people in South Sudan struggle to find food every day. Hollingworth said 2.2 million children and 2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women in the country urgently need nutritional support, warning that more than 1 million people could lose access to aid by October if additional resources are not provided.
As humanitarian resources run out in South Sudan, 7.8 million people—more than half the population—struggle to access food every day. Speaking at the UN Geneva Office’s weekly press briefing, Hollingworth said the situation in the country had deteriorated significantly following a visit last week.
Conflict, displacement, economic hardship and climate-related shocks are worsening the crisis in South Sudan. The effects of the conflict in neighboring Sudan are also increasing the humanitarian pressure on the country.
Urgent need for support for children and mothers
Hollingworth said assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) and other actors in the country was rapidly declining. She said 2.2 million children and 2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women in the country urgently need nutritional support.
Hollingworth warned that more than 1 million people could lose access to food and nutrition assistance by October if additional resources are not provided.
Arrivals from Sudan continue
The consequences of the conflict in neighboring Sudan are also reflected in the movement of refugees into South Sudan. Hollingworth said around 3,000 refugees and South Sudanese who had previously been refugees in Sudan enter the country each week.
Climate pressure and funding shortfall
Extreme weather events affecting the region and El Niño, which is contributing to rising temperatures, are affecting South Sudan and neighboring countries. These conditions could increase pressure on food security in the region.
The WFP, its partners and other United Nations agencies are facing a funding crisis. Hollingworth said the WFP currently has an $86 million funding shortfall and needs an additional $416 million for the next six months.
Hollingworth said that without the necessary resources, services could not be provided to refugees, displaced people and vulnerable host communities.
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