Emergency appeal operations update South Sudan: Complex emergency

The internal conflict that started in the capital city of Juba in South Sudan on 15 December 2013 rapidly spread to other parts of the country. The conflict has created long term humanitarian consequences for the affected population, including large displacement in the country and into neighbouring countries (Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya). Despite ongoing negotiations and a recent commitment to peace, the situation remains tense and unpredictable, in particular in the Jonglei, Unity, and Upper Nile states. According to OCHA as of 8 January 2015 approximately 1.5 million men, women and children remain displaced. 1.1 million people were reported to be displaced within the country and over 434,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries.

In the 12 months since the launch of the operation South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) has responded to the needs of the population affected by the conflict, inter communal violence and cholera. Volunteers and staff supported by partners, have been active providing water, relief distributions, first aid and emergency health care and health messaging to affected populations.