By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – The humanitarians on Tuesday said that they are seeking $1.5 billion to support 4.3 million people in South Sudan this year.
UN and partners launched the appeal with the Government, in Juba on Tuesday.
The priority is to raise $1 billion fast, to reach 4 million people, they stated.
South Sudan is one of the most complex humanitarian crises in the world as conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, deepening economic challenges and the spillover from the war in Sudan continue to drive needs.
It is estimated that 10 million people, two-thirds of the population, will need humanitarian aid in 2026, with over 600,000 refugees among them.
Over 7.5 million people are projected to face food insecurity during the lean season from April to July, the aid workers concluded.
