South Sudan & United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

South Sudan: South Sudan is the primary affected country, facing a severe hunger crisis and hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees. The funding shortfall threatens to cut food aid, worsening the humanitarian situation and potentially increasing instability.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: UNHCR is responsible for refugee protection and assistance, having received only 28% of its required funding. It warns that without funding, no refugees will receive food assistance from October, and it faces challenges in supporting self-reliance programs.

South Sudan: South Sudan is the epicenter of the crisis, with ongoing conflict and violence against aid workers undermining stability and humanitarian access. The country faces severe humanitarian needs and a deteriorating security environment.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: UNHCR, along with WFP, warned of funding shortages threatening lifesaving assistance for refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan, highlighting the humanitarian funding gap.

South Sudan: South Sudan is a recipient of aid affected by increased fuel prices and truck shortages in Kenya.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is facing severe funding constraints and increased operational costs due to the shipping disruptions, impacting its ability to deliver aid.

South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is identified as a country at risk of Ebola spread due to its proximity and population movement with the affected regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees>>> highlights the humanitarian crisis in the affected provinces, noting the vulnerability of over two million internally displaced people and refugees, which complicates disease containment.

South Sudan: South Sudan is one of the African countries that has accepted third-country deportees, participating in the U.S. program.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: UNHCR will assist with services for deportees, supporting their protection and asylum processes.

South Sudan: WFP operates AI trucks in South Sudan.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Launched Legal Virtual AI Assistant for refugee lawyers and legal officers.