Attachments
Situation in Numbers
1.69 million People internally displaced since 15 December 2013
(OCHA, Humanitarian Snapshot 5 May 2016)
715,228 Estimated new South Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries since December 2013
(UNHCR, Regional Refugee Information Portal, dated 15 July 2016)
US$ 154.5 million 2016 South Sudan Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal
US$ 2.9 million Wau Crisis Appeal*
US$ 5.4 million Juba Crisis Appeal*
*Wau and Juba appeals forthcoming
FUNDING NEEDS: US$162.7 MILLION
Highlights
• The past month has been marred by insecurity, with conflict erupting in Juba and Wau. Although active hostilities are currently paused in both locations, the situation is tense countrywide, with localised incidents and fears of escalation into full-scale conflict.
• Rising malnutrition is a major concern; UNICEF has already treated over 108,000 children for severe acute malnutrition since the start of 2016, representing over 60% of the 2016 caseload.
• Suspected cholera cases in Juba and Bor have led to a step-up of cholera prevention and response activities, with the activation of cholera task forces and mobilisation for a full cholera response combined with WASH interventions and awareness raising.
Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs
Insecurity has increased throughout the country in the past month. On 4 July, conflict erupted in Wau. Subsequently, following sporadic security incidents involving Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and SPLA in opposition (SPLA-IO), fighting broke out following clashes at a checkpoint on the night of 7 July. The Wau and Juba crises led to the loss of life of hundreds of South Sudanese; both crises also resulted in mass displacement, with over 65,000 civilians displaced in Wau, and an estimated 42,000 in Juba in the first days of the crisis. As of 14 July, the estimated number of IDPs within and around Juba was 12,800, with 10,140 of these IDPs located in the UNMISS sites.
While a ceasefire was signed in Juba on 11 July, the situation remains tense, with hotspots emerging in other parts of the country. The Juba crisis is perceived to be indicative of a broader breakdown of the August 2015 peace agreement, and the failure of the Transitional Government of National Unity.
In parallel to the increasing insecurity, the economic situation has severely deteriorated, with a dramatic drop in the value of the South Sudanese pound and inflation estimated at close to 300%. The rising costs of goods is exacerbating food insecurity, with the recent IPC update suggesting that up to 4.8 million people are food insecure. Child malnutrition is a key concern; UNICEF and partners have already admitted about 108,000 for treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), representing over 60% of the 2016 projected caseload.