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South Sudan - Event Tracking Report #111 - Jonglei Displacements & Returns (01 January - 01 July 2026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Organization for Migration , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In Jonglei State, fighting has escalated since early January 2026, leading to large-scale displacement within the state.
A severe humanitarian crisis is affecting South Sudan, with extensive internal displacement reported. Various factors are contributing to this displacement, including clashes and insecurity. The situation is complex, with multiple causes and effects.
Further details on the crisis and its impact are available from ReliefWeb. In Jonglei State, fighting has escalated since early January 2026, leading to large-scale displacement within the state. The ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan is also having an impact, with an influx of refugees and returnees straining local resources.
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Category: disaster Published: July 20, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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