UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

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July 2014 - The complex humanitarian situation in South Sudan has become much worse since fighting broke out between government and anti-government forces in Juba, the capital city, in December 2013. The fighting has displaced some 1.1 million people from their homes within South Sudan, and more than 400,000 people have sought refuge in neighbouring countries (Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda). Agricultural production has been disrupted, and essential basic services, such as water points, schools and medical facilities have been shut down or destroyed in the fighting. Immediate humanitarian assistance needs both within South Sudan and in neighbouring countries include food, health care, shelter, protection, water, sanitation and hygiene. With the support of DFATD and other donors, UNICEF is providing emergency assistance to 2.6 million conflict-affected people throughout South Sudan, 1.9 million of whom are children. Project activities include: (1) commodities to treat severe acute malnutrition; (2) safe drinking water, sanitation facilities and hygiene programming; (3) emergency education; (4) basic health care and vaccinations; and, (5) protection services for children and women.