South Sudan

Jilil waits in line for WFP and other assistance. Copyright: WFP/Lydia Wamala

South Sudan: WFP Assists Growing Number Of Refugees In Yida

Mother of seven Jilil Tika is one of hundreds of refugees that arrive in Yida refugee camp daily, fleeing Sudan's Nuba Mountains. Food is what her family needed most, and WFP provided it. WFP is assisting all refugees arriving in the camp.

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Overview

South Sudan officially declared its independence on 9 July to become the United Nations 193rd member country.

South Sudan has a total area of 644,329 sq. km or roughly the size of France or Afghanistan. More than half of its 9.1 million population is below the age of 18 and about two thirds are under the age of 30.

WFP building roads in South Sudan

See a video about two new roads that WFP is building in Lakes State to help promote agriculture in South Sudan

World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide

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Sudan refugees flee south to camps

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