South Sudan

However, the high number of arrivals in need of assistance and the duration of time they wait for onwards transport poses significant challenges at the transit sites. [...] The South Sudan chapter of the Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) projected, among other groups, the arrival of 180,000 South Sudanese refugee and migrant returnees. [...] With the onset of the rainy season, the re- prioritization of limited resources to address people’s needs due to the impact of the Sudan crisis, has created gaps in flood preparedness efforts, posing challenges in effectively responding to ongoing emergencies and preparedness measures. [...] The conflict in Sudan has impacted market prices in South Sudan, with the average cost of the Multi- Sectoral Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket increasing by 28 per cent since April 2023, as reported by the Cash Working Group. [...] The interconnectedness of the two countries’ economies and supply chains highlights the need for coordinated efforts to address the economic consequences of the conflict and ensure access to essential commodities for affected populations.