By XINHUA More by this AuthorSouth Sudan faces a "perfect storm" of violence, floods, an economic crisis and hunger, with 79,000 people in Jonglei State facing catastrophic food insecurity, UN humanitarians said on Thursday. It blamed underfunding the humanitarian response and new arrivals due to the conflict in neighboring Sudan as adding to the storm. "The number of people facing catastrophic conditions -- IPC 5, the highest level -- in parts of Jonglei State in South Sudan is projected to almost double through July -- rising to 79,000 people, compared to 35,000 people at the same time last year," UN Ocha said. Read: Numerous hurdles ahead of South Sudan’s first-ever general electionThe office said South Sudan is preparing for the worst floods in 60 years. UN Ocha said that $264 million would be needed but underfunding of the humanitarian response in South Sudan is an ongoing challenge.

Source: Daily Nation June 28, 2024 20:52 UTC