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WFP airdrops emergency food as violence in South Sudan forces thousands to flee

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In a desperate bid to stave off a looming humanitarian catastrophe, the World Food Program (WFP) has commenced emergency airdrops of food supplies into South Sudan, where escalating violence has forced thousands to flee their homes. The situation has reached a critical juncture as renewed fighting threatens to unravel a fragile peace agreement between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, plunging the nation back into chaos.

Families like that of Nachong Katwak, who recently arrived at a refugee reception center in Kakuma, Kenya, are fleeing the horrors of war in Unity State. “I came to Kenya because of the war in South Sudan. There was no one to help us. I needed to keep my children safe,” she recounted, embodying the plight of countless others. With half of the region’s refugees coming from South Sudan, the scale of the crisis is staggering.

The violence, which began as a skirmish in the remote town of Nasser, has spiraled into a national disaster, forcing civilians to abandon their homes and livelihoods. Many, like Medalina Quina, are farmers who can no longer cultivate their land due to the relentless fighting. “If there was no fighting, we wouldn’t be here,” she lamented, highlighting the dire circumstances that have led families to seek refuge in neighboring countries.

As WFP struggles to deliver aid, the airdrops represent a lifeline for the 50,000 individuals seeking safety in Ethiopia and beyond. The agency has faced significant challenges in reaching those in need, with reports of children arriving unaccompanied and families torn apart. The urgency of the situation is compounded by a slowdown in global funding for aid, leaving many vulnerable individuals—particularly women, children, and the elderly—without food or shelter.

While those who make it to places like Kakuma may find temporary safety, the struggle for survival continues. The unfolding crisis in South Sudan demands immediate attention and action from the international community to avert a full-scale famine and protect the lives of countless innocents.

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