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UN warns South Sudan may relapse to conflict; $1.7 billion appeal underfunded
Summary
The UN special representative warned South Sudan risks relapse into civil war and humanitarian officials reported recent violence has displaced tens of thousands; a 2025 humanitarian plan for $1.7 billion is underfunded at under 11 percent.
The United Nations warned that South Sudan is at risk of relapsing into conflict and said humanitarian needs are acute after recent violence in Upper Nile state.
Nicholas Haysom, special representative of the secretary-general and head of UN peacekeeping in South Sudan, told African Union partners the peace process and its mechanisms remain vital but are under strain. The UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in South Sudan, Anita Kiki Gbejo, reported escalating tensions in Upper Nile state: since late February roughly 50,000 people have been displaced and about 10,000 have crossed into Ethiopia, the UN said. The insecurity has prompted temporary relocation of nearly two dozen humanitarian workers and the closure of a cholera treatment unit in Nasir.
The 2025 humanitarian needs and response plan for South Sudan calls for $1,700,000,000 to provide assistance and protection to about 5.4 million people, more than half of whom are children. The appeal was reported as under 11% funded, with roughly $175,000,000 received to date.
Ending: UN officials urged protection of civilians, safety for humanitarian workers and preservation of funding for critical services to mitigate further deterioration.
