On September 29, armed youth in Chuilbong, Jonglei State, assaulted and threatened humanitarian staff and forced the offloading of food assistance from a river convoy. This incident occurred as conflict and drought-like conditions continue to worsen food insecurity and displacement across the country. New funding has been secured to extend helicopter operations, improving access to hard-to-reach areas.

Security incidents, including the obstruction of aid and threats to humanitarian personnel, are hindering the delivery of critical assistance. Funding remains well below requirements for the humanitarian response.

Severe acute malnutrition with medical complications remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children, with very high acute malnutrition levels reported in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile. The country hosts over 520,000 internally displaced persons and over 3,600 refugees.

Specific details on the number of people affected by the aid obstruction in Jonglei State are not yet covered in recent reporting.