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UN warns more than half of South Sudan could face crisis or worse in 2026 lean season; millions of children at risk

United Nations (UN) daily press briefing · November 5, 2025

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The United Nations and its partner agencies said recent projections estimate that over half of South Sudan's population (about 7.56 million people) will face crisis or worse during the 2026 lean season and that over 2 million children are expected to suffer acute malnutrition, citing the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)

UN agencies warned that escalating conflict, displacement and limited humanitarian access are driving a worsening food and nutrition crisis in South Sudan. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification projection cited by the…

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