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South Sudan humanitarian crisis overview
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202 reports · Protection and Human Rights
Drought-like conditions affect nearly 4 million people in South Sudan, exacerbating humanitarian needs.
reports 08-07 to 2026-10-16 · active data · updated 2026-10-16
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2026-10-16Drought-like conditions are impacting nearly 4 million people, according to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and humanitarian partners. This figure represents an increase from the 2.5 million people affected by drought-like conditions as of September 30. The World Food Programme has announced the restoration of certain services.
Conflict and prolonged dry conditions continue to drive displacement and worsen food insecurity across multiple regions. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements, with a significant gap in meeting the overall needs.
An estimated 1.2 million people require mental health and psychosocial support services. The country is experiencing significant internal displacement, with over 520,000 internally displaced persons, alongside a refugee population of over 3,600.
Details on the specific services restored by the World Food Programme are not yet covered in recent reporting.