South Sudan: Renewed fighting in Akobo state is leading to an alarming humanitarian crisis, warns IRC

Country: South Sudan Source: International Rescue Committee Juba, South Sudan, May 13, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in South Sudan is warning the escalating conflict in Akobo County, Jonglei State, which began in December 2025, has triggered mass displacement and an alarming surge in humanitarian need, pushing communities closer to IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) malnutrition levels. An estimated 200,000 people have been displaced, with at least 100,000 civilians fleeing into Ethiop