New UNICEF Flash Update for South Sudan reveals worsening situation forchildren in Jonglei state

Press Release

UNICEF South Sudan has issued an urgent flash update indicating a deteriorating situation for
children in Jonglei state, where violence and conflict are raging.
Key points include:

• 100,000 are estimated to have fled to Ethiopia from Akobo town after the evacuation order
  was issued. Akobo hospital was looted and closed
• 28 health and nutrition facilities have been destroyed or looted since January 1st. Health,
  nutrition and clean water and sanitation supplies have been stolen in 17 incidents
  countrywide, 80% in Jonglei
• Rates of malnutrition amongst displaced children are worryingly high – a quarter of all children
  under five are malnourished
• UNICEF has delivered 220 metric tons of supplies to displaced populations in some of the
  affected areas – access remains a challenge in some areas
  All details are in the attached Flash Update.
  UNICEF is available for interviews and comments.