South Sudan: Conflict in Jonglei State - Flash Update No.13, as of 19 March 2026
HIGHLIGHTS - As of 19 March, Akobo Town remains empty. Civilians reportedly lack confidence in the security situation, with most people staying outside the town, mainly toward Tiergol in Ethiopia. - Verified data from IOM indicates that nearly 268,000 people have been displaced across Jonglei, Lakes, Upper Nile and Central Equatoria States. - About 132,000 people lost access to health services in Jonglei State. Aid agencies suspended humanitarian activities in Akobo County due to conflict. - Humanitarian response has been scaled up in displacement locations including Bor South, Nyirol, Uror, Ayod, Duk, Fangak, Canal/Pigi and Twic East Counties. SITUATION OVERVIEW As of 18 March, the humanitarian situation in central and northern Jonglei State continues to deteriorate due to escalating viol
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HIGHLIGHTS - As of 19 March, Akobo Town remains empty. Civilians reportedly lack confidence in the security situation, with most people staying outside the town, mainly toward Tiergol in Ethiopia. - Verified data from IOM indicates that nearly 268,000 people have been displaced across Jonglei, Lakes, Upper Nile and Central Equatoria States. - About 132,000 people lost access to health services in Jonglei State. Aid agencies suspended humanitarian activities in Akobo County due to conflict. - Humanitarian response has been scaled up in displacement locations including Bor South, Nyirol, Uror, Ayod, Duk, Fangak, Canal/Pigi and Twic East Counties. SITUATION OVERVIEW As of 18 March, the humanitarian situation in central and northern Jonglei State continues to deteriorate due to escalating viol