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South Sudan
in focus
The ICRC helps conflict-affected communities in South Sudan become self-sufficient and reunites families. We visit places of detention, support health care facilities, and promote respect for international humanitarian law.
In numbers
From January to June 2017
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Almost 340,000people received food rations equivalent to more than 4,450 metric tons
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115,000people received essential household items
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168,000heads of livestock were vaccinated, benefiting over 86,000 people
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50,000people now have improved access to safe drinking water
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34,600people received outpatient consultations
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218,000people received seeds and tools for farming
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4,300detainees were visited to assess their living conditions
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34,000phone calls were facilitated between family members separated by conflict
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1,700military and police personnel were trained on IHL and IHRL