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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Concerted efforts to address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition in South Sudan are needed, according to the United Nations.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Tuesday, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said severe, multiyear flood events, surging subnational violence, and economic pressures are pushing more people into worsening levels of acute food insecurity \u2013 a key driver of childhood malnutrition, disease, and poverty.<\/p>\n

The three UN agencies said that despite being dependent on food imports, South Sudan has enormous potential to produce food and become a \u2018breadbasket\u2019 of East Africa. But with continuing sub-national conflict that is forcing people to flee their homes and disrupting livelihoods, the country finds itself in a recurring food crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnding hunger in South Sudan starts with ending sub-national conflict and tackling the climate crisis,\u201d said Adeyinka Badejo, WFP Acting Country Director in South Sudan. \u201cOn this World Food Day, I call on all stakeholders to create conditions for peace and stability that will enable the country and its population to prosper, to increase food production, to curb the level of hunger that is spiralling out of control, and to build resilience to climatic shocks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Food insecurity in the country is alarming as hunger hit unprecedented levels this year, with almost 65% of the population \u2013 7.74 million people – severely food insecure, with 2.9 million of those on the cusp of starvation and another 87,000 people in famine-like conditions.<\/p>\n

WFP says it is reaching over five million people with food assistance while supporting close to fifty thousand to produce their crops by providing training in ‘climate smart’ agricultural techniques and modern agronomic practices.<\/p>\n

FAO says it is providing emergency support to people in crises through the distribution of seeds, tools and fishing kits, as well as providing training and access to climate information.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to make agriculture and agri-business an attractive option to ambitious young South Sudanese citizens,\u201d said Meshack Malo, FAO Representative in South Sudan.<\/p>\n

\u201cFAO is supporting the formation of farming cooperatives and facilitating access to markets. Growth in the agricultural sector provides sustainable livelihoods, positively contributes to the national economy and helps reduce overdependence on imported foods,\u201d added Malo.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the world is perpetually enveloped in climate-related, political and economic crises, we must double down on our efforts in South Sudan to address food insecurity,\u201d said Hamida Lasseko, UNICEF Representative in South Sudan. \u201cChildren pay the highest price, and this is manifested in the alarming and increasing rates of severe wasting in children seen across the country. \u201c<\/p>\n

On 16 October, South Sudan joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Food Day under the theme, \u201cLeave No One Behind.\u201d The main objective of the day is to increase public awareness of long-term global food challenges and to develop further national and international solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. The national celebrations are taking place today in Rumbek, Lakes state.<\/p>\n

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