Shafaqna English- Over 450,000 children are currently at risk of acute malnutrition in South Sudan due to the ongoing violence in South Sudan, according to UNICEF.
The organization’s representative in the country appeals for “rapid, unimpeded, and safe access for humanitarian aid and workers to reach highly vulnerable displaced groups.”
The internal conflict has led to mass displacement and the interruption of critical health and nutrition services in the Jonglei State.
According to reports, since the beginning of 2026, the escalating violence in the Jonglei State has displaced some 250,000 people, particularly in the northern and central parts of the state.
The UNICEF representative in the country, Noala Skinner, explained the organization’s deep concern for the women and children who are being directly impacted by the violence. “We know that these areas have the highest levels of malnutrition among children, and we know that malnourished children without treatment are 12 times more likely to die”, Skinner said.