South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, is facing a perfect storm of crises that threaten its fragile stability. A stalled peace process, which was supposed to bring an end to years of civil war, has left the country's future hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, deepening humanitarian needs are straining the already limited resources of the nation, with millions of people in dire need of food, shelter, and medical care. As the economic situation continues to deteriorate, the people of South Sudan are struggling to access basic necessities, raising fears of a potential humanitarian catastrophe.
A stalled peace process, deepening humanitarian needs and economic challenges test the world's youngest nation.