Area-Based Coordination in South Sudan: Upper Nile - Fact Sheet (as of April 2026)

Country: South Sudan Source: United Nations Please refer to the attached Infographic. Overview The Upper Nile state, particularly Malakal, has been one of the most affected areas in South Sudan by conflict, displacement and recurrent climatic shocks. Once a major commercial hub, Malakal has experienced repeated cycles of violence - including renewed clashes in March 2025 - disease outbreaks and economic instability. Today, Upper Nile has over 225,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), 20 per c