UN Sounds Alarm Over Rising Hunger Crisis in South Sudan
The United Nations has raised concerns over an escalating hunger crisis in South Sudan, with new data indicating that 57% of the population will face acute food insecurity through the 2025 lean season.
The crisis is compounded by the influx of returnees fleeing conflict in Sudan and the severe malnutrition affecting young children.
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In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the UN highlighted the dire situation, pointing to war, displacement, and economic instability as key drivers of the crisis.
The World Food Programme (WFP), which released the data, warned that South Sudan’s lean season—the period when food stocks are typically at their lowest—will see millions struggling to access basic sustenance.
“The returnees fleeing Sudan’s war & young children are experiencing some of the highest levels of hunger & malnutrition,” the post read, drawing attention to the vulnerable demographics bearing the brunt of the crisis.
The situation in South Sudan, already one of the world’s most food-insecure nations, has worsened due to Sudan’s ongoing conflict, which has displaced thousands of people into South Sudan.
Limited resources, combined with climatic shocks such as floods and droughts, are further straining an already fragile food system.
The UN and its agencies are calling for urgent international support to address the crisis. This includes scaling up humanitarian aid, improving food distribution networks, and addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity.
Without immediate intervention, the hunger crisis could exacerbate instability and have long-term consequences for South Sudan’s development and regional stability.
