UN Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan Anita Kiki Gbeho said in a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, that armed clashes and aerial bombardments have injured over 250 people and displaced an estimated 125,000.

Four humanitarian workers have been killed, and six health facilities have shut down due to looting and damage.

“This latest surge in violence must stop,” Gbeho said, warning that it comes amid rising humanitarian needs and dwindling funding, with 9.3 million people across South Sudan requiring assistance.

Clashes between government forces and the White Army militia continue to restrict humanitarian access.

A cholera outbreak has further strained resources, with nearly 49,000 infections and 919 deaths reported.

The UN warns that with the rainy season approaching, unhindered aid access and critical supply delivery are urgently needed to save lives.

UN called for urgent de-escalation as South Sudan violence leaves over 180 dead