60K+ people in #SouthSudan are without food after WFP was forced to pause life-saving airdrops as fuel runs low following imposition of taxes.

Humanitarians urgently need taxes on humanitarian supplies removed before operations come to a standstill.

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United Nations in 🇸🇸 calls for urgent release of trucks carrying fuel and other critical supplies after Government commits to rescinding tax demands.
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🌍⏳ It’s not too late. The #ClimateCrisis is a race we can still win.

But at the current pace, we’re falling short of goals, notably in the most vulnerable countries.

On #EarthDay , and every day, we must stand up for our planet and take urgent, more ambitious #ClimateAction .

>7.1 million people are projected be food insecure this lean season in #SouthSudan according to The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification

South Sudanese returnees accounted for only 3% of the population at the time of the IPC but they make up 35% of those facing IPC5, the highest hunger level⚠️

In conflict, #water becomes a lifeline for children, ensuring their survival, health, & dignity.

Thanks to CERF - The UN's emergency fund, Auswärtiges Amt, Embassy of the Netherlands in South Sudan & Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UNICEF is tirelessly providing clean water to children & families who fled the #SudanCrisis to enter #SouthSudan .

Its a year #SudanCrisis going on. Millions of people have been displaced and largest number being women & girls

Around 641,195 people crossed into #SouthSudan creating additional humanitarian needs in a country that is already suffering the effects of protracted multiple crises

In March, the needs of vulnerable people in #SouthSudan were driven by:

🌾 food insecurity
📉 worsening economic situation
📈 increase in food prices
➡️ conflict-fueled displacement
☣️ outbreaks of diseases

Read more in the Humanitarian Snapshot: bit.ly/4d2Rgmw

Nyakoang Gai and her family fled to South Sudan because of the violence in #Sudan .
IOM is providing Gai and thousands of others transport to get home.
Thanks to the generous support of donors funding IOM's Onward Transport Assistance programme.

Delivering #ForEveryChild , #NoMatterWhat

𝟏 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 since the #Sudancrisis started - yet despite challenging circumstances, UNICEF continues to deliver emergency relief for children and families who fled to #SouthSudan .

With thanks to the EU, CERF - The UN's emergency fund Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office World Bank

Please read the op-ed from Filippo Grandi Martin Griffiths Cindy McCain Catherine Russell calling for immediate peace in #Sudan to avoid a regional calamity

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#SouthSudan is among the worst affected countries - one year on more than 640,000 have crossed the border

In March, 41 humanitarian access incidents were reported in #SouthSudan , with a 13% rise compared to February.

15 of these incidents involved violence against humanitarian staff and assets.

Find out more in the March Access Snapshot▶️ bit.ly/3TS5jTf

In 2023, the #SouthSudan Humanitarian Fund allocated $55.6M to partners, who provided life-saving assistance to 1.2M people in need despite challenges.

We thank our donors for their continued contribution & commitment to support the people in 🇸🇸.

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In February, 33 incidents impacting humanitarian access were reported in #SouthSudan

Violence against humanitarians and assets involved cases of looting, theft of supplies, robbery, ambushes, threats, harassment & intimidation of aid workers

Read more: bit.ly/3PA2y7u

In the 1st Humanitarian Coordination Forum of 2024, Government counterparts, donors & partners discussed the overall humanitarian situation in #SouthSudan , including the impact of #SudanCrisis , and strengthening partnerships to address issues affecting humanitarian operations.

In February,
🌾food insecurity
📉economic decline
📈increase in food prices
💥conflict
➡️displacement
☣️disease outbreaks
continued to exacerbate humanitarian needs in #SouthSudan

Read more in our latest Humanitarian Snapshot ➡️bit.ly/4czs072

Millions of people in Eastern Africa are facing a severe 💧water crisis due to drought, floods and conflicts.

On this #WaterDay , read how humanitarians are supporting⤵️