Food Shortage in South Sudan

Where is South Sudan and what are 3 general location facts?

➡ South Sudan is a landlocked country in East Africa
➡ Borders Sudan (north) and Ethiopia (east)
➡ Famine declared in 2017; 100,000 people at risk of starvation

What are 5 key causes of food shortage in South Sudan?

➡ Civil War (2013–2018): Displaced 4 million+ people
➡ Only 4% of arable land is used (Ministry of Agriculture)
➡ 2016 floods in Jonglei & Unity: Destroyed crops & livestock
➡ Hyperinflation (800%) → Sorghum prices rose 600% in Juba
➡ Armed groups stole aid & blocked food delivery routes

What are + impacts

People migrated for food security, which reduced pressure in some areas, though it strained resources in neighboring countries.

what are the - impacts

• Displacement: 2.3 million people fled South Sudan, putting pressure on neighboring countries.

• Soil degradation: Overuse of land lowered future food production.

• Violence: Fights over food in some regions led to more crime.

• Malnutrition: Over 30% of people in some areas were malnourished, with children suffering from Rickets.

• Economic impact: Hunger weakened people, causing businesses to close and poverty to rise.