GIEWS Update - South Sudan, 22 February 2017
Famine declared in parts of the country
Year of publication2017
AuthorFAO
PublisherFAO
AbstractAfter three years of conflict and macro-economic collapse, over 100 000 people are facing starvation. About 5 million people, over 40 percent of the population, are estimated to be severely food insecure. Granting unrestricted humanitarian access is crucial to prevent further escalation of famine.
Available inEnglish
Product typeNewsletter
SeriesGIEWS - Updates
CountrySouth Sudan
RegionAfrica
ISSN2707-1723
Areas of workGlobal Information and Early Warning System
KeywordsFood security; famine; conflict; South Sudan.
