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													U.S.-South Sudan Relations													The U.S. recognized South Sudan as a sovereign, independent state on July 9, 2011, following its secession from Sudan.  Several disputes between Sudan and South Sudan remain unresolved post-independence, including demarcation of the border, status and rights of the citizens of each country in the other, and the status of the Abyei region.  Abuses against civilians, including appallingThe U.S. recognized South Sudan as a sovereign, independent state on July 9, 2011, following its secession from Sudan.  Several disputes between Sudan and South Sudan remain unresolved post-independence, including demarcation of the border, status and rights of the citizens of each country in the other, and the status of the Abyei region.  Abuses against civilians, including appalling levels of sexual violence, have forced more than four million people to flee their homes and left seven million South Sudanese – over half the population – in need of humanitarian assistance in 2018. Prospects for peace are uncertain, as South Sudan’s government has shown a reluctance to end the fighting or to prioritize the needs of its citizens. The U.S. has been deeply involved in international efforts to end the conflict.Collapse U.S.-South Sudan Relations															Read more about U.S.-South Sudan Relations																												U.S. Assistance to South Sudan													The U.S. government is the leading international donor to South Sudan, and provides lifesaving humanitarian assistance  such as food, nutrition, protection, clean water and sanitation, as well as essential services such as food, nutrition support, emergency water and sanitation interventions, health care, and education to millions of South Sudanese citizens displaced or otherwise affected since the start of theThe U.S. government is the leading international donor to South Sudan, and provides lifesaving humanitarian assistance  such as food, nutrition, protection, clean water and sanitation, as well as essential services such as food, nutrition support, emergency water and sanitation interventions, health care, and education to millions of South Sudanese citizens displaced or otherwise affected since the start of the crisis in December 2013. The U.S. government also supports civil society and independent media to ensure that diverse voices are heard, and supports activities in conflict mitigation, trauma awareness and reconciliation. The U.S. has urged the international community to join in efforts to assist those affected by the ongoing violence.Collapse U.S. Assistance to South Sudan															Read more about U.S. Assistance to South Sudan															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since September, 2021 the United States has donated **656,950** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of South Sudan. This includes 656,950 J&J doses. Of the 656,950 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsApril 2, 2024
Renewing the Call for the South Sudan Transitional Government to Conduct a Credible Investigation Into Journalist Christopher Allen’s Death
March 27, 2024
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs in South Sudan Responding to the Ongoing Sudan Crisis
March 19, 2024
Joint Statement on South Sudan
March 13, 2024
Promoting Accountability for Corruption that Fuels South Sudan’s Conflict
March 6, 2024
Department Press Briefing – March 6, 2024
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