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South Sudan - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2021

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SITUATION AT A GLANCE

7.5 MILLION
Estimated Population in South Sudan Requiring Humanitarian Assistance
UN – Nov. 2020

1.6 MILLION
Estimated Number of IDPs in South Sudan
UN – Oct. 2020

2.2 MILLION
Estimated Number of South Sudanese Refugees in Neighboring Countries
UN – Nov. 2020

11.2 MILLION
Estimated Population of South Sudan
UNFPA – July 2020

  • Heavy rains and seasonal flooding since July have adversely affected more than 1 million people and resulted in widespread agricultural and property damage.

  • FAO and WFP analysis indicates continued severe acute food insecurity in South Sudan as of October.

  • USAID/BHA partner WFP provides food assistance in response to increased COVID-19-related humanitarian needs in South Sudan.