Famine has been declared in parts of South Sudan, where an estimated 100,000 people are already starving.
Radio Miraya News
![Famine declared in parts of South Sudan UNICEF FAO WFP](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/famine_declared_in_parts_of_south_sudan_20_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=GdmSn30U)
Food insecurity in South Sudan is on the rise, and children are among those worst affected. Photo: UNICEF.
![UN Special Envoy for children and armed conflict deplores recruitment of children into armed ranks in South Sudan](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/special_representative_for_children_and_armed_conflict_leila_z_-_photo.jpg?itok=M6pFqzx5)
UN Special Envoy for children and armed conflict deplores recruitment of children into armed ranks in South Sudan.
![UNMISS chief calls on the people of South Sudan to promote peace and reconciliation](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/srsg_outdoor_un_house_resized_07_02_2017.jpg?itok=jSBeVKGR)
UNMISS chief David Shearer calls on the people of South Sudan to promote peace and reconciliation. (Photo taken in Juba).