Famine in South Sudan Projected to Worsen Without Humanitarian Intervention By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

UNITED NATIONS, May 1 2026 (IPS) - In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems, and rising rates of malnutrition affecting over half of the population. Compounded by the vast scale of needs and an overwhelming lack of access to basic services, humanitarian experts warn that nationwide levels of hunger are projected to worsen to catastrophic levels if urgent intervention is not secured. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/05/famine-in-south-sudan-projected-to-worsen-without-humanitarian-intervention/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Days_No_Outcry_The_Cost_of_Speaking_Out_UN_Staff_Advised_to_Keep_Off_Campaign_for_New_SecretaryGener Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.