The humanitarian impact of the Sudan war in South Sudan

More than 6.3 million people are affected by acute food insecurity, primarily due to ongoing armed conflict, the impact of climate change, and severe economic crises.

When fighting erupted between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum in April 2023, it not only had devastating consequences for the civilian population in Sudan but also led to severe repercussions for the already strained humanitarian situation in South Sudan.

• Today, South Sudan is home to over 1 million people who have fled the violence in Sudan. Humanitarian organisations face hard decisions when prioritising limited aid resources for those most in need amid overwhelming humanitarian needs.
• Local markets near the Sudanese border are affected by a shortage of goods previously imported from Sudan.
• The disruption of oil exports via Sudan has contributed to the devaluation of the South Sudanese Pound, making everyday life harder for ordinary South Sudanese.

Mario Behrens offers an overview of the humanitarian consequences the war in Sudan has on South Sudan and discusses some of the most urgent issues the humanitarian system must address to deliver essential goods and services to those in need.

The event will be moderated by Munzoul Assal, Senior Researcher at Chr. Michelsen Institute.

The event is co-hosted by the Sudan-Norway Academic Cooperation (SNAC) project and CMI’s research group “Humanitarianism and Migration”.