South Sudan: Despair, Abandonment & a Humanitarian Crisis Out of Control - Presser | United Nations

United Nations Security Council · April 18, 2026

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Floor given to Mr. Tom Fletcher

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The presiding officer (Madam President) formally gave the floor to Mr. Tom Fletcher to make a briefing to the Council.

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Tom Fletcher briefed the United Nations Security Council on a sharp deterioration in South Sudan, warning of rising displacement, collapsing health services and the risk of famine unless humanitarian access and funding increase. He urged three immediate Council actions and reported a $13 million allocation for UNHAS flights.

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