South Sudan

Crisis in South Sudan

Four years into the conflict in South Sudan, more than half of the nation's children are affected.

These children are facing famine, disease, forced recruitment and lack of access to schooling—vulnerabilities that are compounded by the worsening economic conditions and limited access to food and fuel.

Nearly 4 million people are displaced, including 2 million people seeking refuge in neighboring countries.

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Situation reports

 
Briefing notes

More children released from South Sudanese armed groups – UNICEF

 

 
YAMBIO, South Sudan, 7 August 2018 – More than 100 children were released by two armed groups in South Sudan on Tuesday, bringing the total number released this year to over 900.

 
This was the fourth release ceremony in 2018 and like two previous events, it took place in the town of Yambio in the south of the country. Additional releases are expected in the coming months.
 

Press releases

3 in 4 children born in South Sudan since independence have known nothing but war – UNICEF

 
In South Sudan, up to 2.4 million children are not attending school

 
For third time this year, hundreds of children released by armed groups in South Sudan – UNICEF

 
Aid workers released unharmed in South Sudan

 

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Off-grid communities turn to solar power for clean water

 
In countries like South Sudan, access to clean water is crucial for survival in the dry season. In the rainy season, clean water helps keep the community safe from diseases like cholera. A solar-powered water system in Yambio has transformed water access for children and families in the remote town.

 
By using solar energy, the system pumps treated water from a borehole to different communities, schools and the main health centre.
 

Recent stories

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Pulling children out of hunger, disease and death in war-torn South Sudan

 

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