Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), a project funded by the US international aid agency, has pointed out that tens of thousands of people have been displaced recently in South Sudan, warning of the impact on their livelihoods.  

In an update yesterday, FEWS NET pointed out that renewed fighting in northern Unity, southwest Upper Nile, and northern Jonglei displaced thousands of people in recent weeks.

“Over 40,000 people were displaced from northern Jonglei to Nyirol, Ayod, and New Fangak counties since early November,according to OCHA,” reads the update.

“Staple food availability remains limited in many markets in Greater Upper Nile despite harvests. Poor road conditions and fuel shortages have further constrained already low levels of trade. Cereal prices in most markets in conflict-affected areas are currently three to four times higher than in the rest of the country.”

The famine watchdog also said out that displaced populations and poor host community households could exhaust food stocks by December.  

“Food security conditions will continue to worsen in the coming months,” predicted the organization.