The ICRC in South Sudan

The Jamam refugee camp in Upper Nile State, South Sudan.

In South Sudan, the ICRC works to prevent violations of international humanitarian law and supports hospital and physical-rehabilitation services. The organization helps conflict-affected communities to survive and become self-sufficient through livelihood support and by improving access to clean water. It also reunites families dispersed by conflict and visits places of detention to support the Republic of South Sudan in adhering to international standards. Read full overview

Highlights

Facts and Figures

In 2012, the ICRC:

helped members of over 1,700 families dispersed by armed conflict to get back in contact, mainly through phone calls. It also reunited 24 children with their families.
made 22 visits to places of detention for humanitarian reasons, to monitor and where necessary seek to improve conditions and treatment. Acting as a neutral intermediary, the ICRC also helped repatriate 32 released prisoners of war from both Sudan and South Sudan to their respective countries.
delivered relief and shelter items, such as clothing and mosquito nets, and food aid to 132,000 people affected by conflict across the country. A further 42,000 people received seed and agricultural tools as livelihood support
vaccinated 280,000 animals (belonging to over 41,000 people) against the most common fatal diseases.
performed 816 emergency surgical procedures in Malakal Teaching Hospital and provided paediatric and physiotherapy services. A further 900 people wounded in armed violence were treated using materials and drugs donated to hospitals and several first-aid posts.
treated over 2,000 physically disabled people through ICRC-supported physical-rehabilitation services. 212 prostheses, 91 orthoses, 211 wheelchairs and 440 pairs of crutches were delivered. Patients also benefited from physiotherapy services.
improved access to clean water for over 110,000 people, by repairing and building community water points and treatment plants in rural and urban areas and installing emergency water-distribution systems where the needs are acute.
held information sessions on international humanitarian law for 4,000 members of South Sudan's army and provided legal advice to the South Sudanese government on acceding to IHL treaties.
provided wide-ranging structural, technical and legal support to the South Sudan Red Cross. The ICRC helps develop a growing Red Cross network of emergency action teams across the country, which stand ready to support communities in disaster situations.