South Sudan stands at the edge of another major humanitarian catastrophe. Over a decade since independence, the country remains beset by violent conflict, economic turmoil, natural disasters, and mass displacement. The situation has significantly worsened in 2025 due to the spillover effects of the Sudan war, stalled peace implementation, and mounting needs amid collapsing services.
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) and its partners are witnessing an alarming rise in humanitarian needs and protection risks—particularly for children, returnees, and internally displaced people (IDPs). Urgent, coordinated action is required from international partners to support lifesaving humanitarian operations and help restore peace and dignity to millions of affected civilians.