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3.3 million South Sudanese in need of food aid

3.3 million South Sudanese in need of food aid

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Up to 3.3 million people could need food aid in South Sudan according to the UN’s World Food Programme.

Poor rainfall and displacements caused by conflict have contributed to what’s been described as a crisis.

South Sudan is also expecting an influx of up to half a million people from its northern neighbour, Sudan.

Patrick Maigua asked Chris Nikoi, WFP's country director in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, why there is a shortage of food.

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