South Sudan: Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Conflict

The United Nations and humanitarian organizations are reporting a dire situation for displaced people in the Jonglei State of South Sudan. According to UNICEF, there are 286,000 displaced individuals, driven from their villages by conflict between government and opposition forces since December. These displaced people, mostly women and children, lack basic necessities and face significant risks of violence.

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