South Sudan: South Sudan: Situation Report #17, 27 February 2014

Highlights

• Heavy fighting in Malakal and parts of Upper Nile since 18 February has impacted WFP’s ability to reach highly vulnerable and conflict affected groups in many parts of the state.

• As of 27 February, WFP has scaled up to reach some 291,000 people displaced as a result of the crisis.

• Humanitarian access and looting of stocks are key operational concerns. As of 27 February, WFP estimates that some 4,600 metric tons (mt) of food has been looted — enough to feed more than 275,000 people for a month. WFP continues to verify reports of looting and recover lost stocks where possible. Additional prepositioned food remain at high risk.