South Sudan food security situation

Juba, South Sudan — Preliminary analysis of the food
security situation indicated crisis and emergency levels of
food insecurity are projected to affect some 3.9 million
people, mainly in the conflict affected states of Jonglei,
Unity, and Upper Nile.
Humanitarian assistance has reduced food insecurity in
Leer, Mayendit, Panjar, and Rubkona counties, Unity State
that were formerly classified as "emergency" but are now
classified as "crisis" level.
In addition, in Mayom, Abiemnhom, Pariang, and Ayod,
Unity State, food security had not deteriorated to
"emergency" levels. Analysis indicates, however, that the
longer term situation remains severe and that large scale
food insecurity is highly likely in 2015, due to decreased
coping mechanisms, lowered crop production and disrupted
livestock movements and trade. Updated Integrated Phase
Classification (IPC) results will be released September.
SOURCE Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in
South Sudan