Oxfam warns of ‘full-blown emergency’ as hunger worsens in South Sudan according to IPC analysis

“Oxfam is deeply concerned by the latest findings showing that acute food insecurity in South Sudan is alarmingly high and continues to increase with 7.8 million people - nearly two in every three people facing extreme hunger. In some areas, conditions have worsened with 73,000 people now facing starvation, according to the latest IPC findings," said Oxfam’s Director in South Sudan, Shabnam Baloch, reacting to the latest Acute Food Insecurity analysis on South Sudan by IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification).

“A lethal mix of conflict, collapsing markets and climate shocks combined with devastating aid cuts is pushing more families deeper into severe hunger. Communities are being cut off from help when they need it most and the systems meant to protect the most vulnerable are falling short.

“With the rainy season fast approaching, the situation is set to worsen in the coming weeks. Without urgent, scaled-up action — especially food assistance and clean water — more lives are at risk.

“This is not just a hunger crisis — it is a full-blown humanitarian emergency unfolding in plain sight. Oxfam is calling on the international community to step up support, and on all parties to the conflict to end the violence, protect civilians, and allow unimpeded humanitarian access.”