South Sudan is facing a critical shelter crisis stemming from multiple compounding factors, particularly the massive influx of people fleeing the conflict in neighboring Sudan, combined with existing internal displacement challenges. Our GANNET Virtual Assistant analysis highlights that the scale of displacement has created extreme overcrowding in reception facilities. Over one million people have arrived in South Sudan from Sudan since April 2023, with a significant acceleration in December 2024. Many new arrivals are forced to stay in makeshift shelters or under trees at border crossing points. The lack of proper shelter leaves people exposed to the elements and creates serious protection concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups.
GANNET Insights are concise information briefs providing key analytics on specific humanitarian crises. GANNET Virtual Assistant is an advanced Generative AI tool designed to enhance humanitarian collaboration and facilitate quick decision-making. Our methodology combines automated data processing with expert human review to ensure accuracy, relevance, and actionable insights for effective crisis response.
