In South Sudan, the deteriorating economic situation is compounding the impact of conflict on food insecurity. The worst affected countries are Ethiopia (9.7 million people), South Sudan (4.79 million people), and Sudan (4.42 million people). Six out of the eight IGAD countries in the region (South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia (IDPs), and parts of Kenya) are on high alert for acute malnutrition. As of 30 September 2016, the largest refugee outflow for the region was of 1.03 million refugees from South Sudan. In South Sudan, Riek Machar remains outside the country and excluded from power and significant defections are being reported.

Source: Ethiopian News October 27, 2016 08:13 UTC