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MSF Reports Dozens Killed, Thousands Cut Off in South Sudan’s Jonglei State

Jonglei State, South Sudan — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says at least 58 people have been killed following recent violence in Jonglei State, as tens of thousands of displaced civilians remain without access to basic aid. In a statement released Monday, MSF reported that around 30,000 people are currently stranded in affected […]

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MSF Reports Dozens Killed, Thousands Cut Off in South Sudan’s Jonglei State

Jonglei State, South Sudan — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says at least 58 people have been killed following recent violence in Jonglei State, as tens of thousands of displaced civilians remain without access to basic aid.

In a statement released Monday, MSF reported that around 30,000 people are currently stranded in affected areas, lacking food, safe drinking water, and medical services. The organization warned that limited humanitarian access is worsening conditions on the ground and placing vulnerable populations at increasing risk.

The violence, which local and humanitarian sources link largely to intercommunal clashes, has further complicated relief efforts in a region already struggling with chronic insecurity and weak infrastructure. Aid groups say ongoing instability is preventing the delivery of life-saving assistance to those most in need.

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MSF called for urgent measures to allow humanitarian access, stressing that delays could lead to a sharp deterioration in health conditions, including rising cases of malnutrition and preventable disease.

South Sudan continues to face recurring humanitarian challenges, with Jonglei State frequently impacted by cycles of violence and displacement driven by local conflicts and resource pressures.

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