South Sudan & World Food Programme

South Sudan: South Sudan is listed among the highest-risk hotspots, with famine threats looming in Jonglei and Upper Nile states.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme co-authored the Hunger Hotspots Report, emphasizing the urgent need for funding and aid to prevent famine in critical regions. It received a significant pledge from the United States.

South Sudan: South Sudan is the location of the ambush and has been experiencing various deadly conflicts since its independence in 2011, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. The event further highlights the instability and violence in the country.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme supported the training session from which the John Dau Foundation's convoy was returning when it was ambushed. The event indirectly affects the safety of its partners and the humanitarian efforts it supports.

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

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme estimates that 45 million additional people could face hunger if the war continues, bringing the global total to 363 million.