Women wait at a food distribution in Minkaman, Lakes State
Women wait at a food distribution in Minkaman, Lakes State, June 27, 2014. About 94,000 people have sought refuge in Minkaman after fighting broke out in neighbouring states, according to the International Organization for Migration. According to OCHA, at least 3.8 million people who are facing alarming food insecurity and around 1.5 million people have been displaced by conflict. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST FOOD AGRICULTURE SOCIETY POVERTY)
Men carry bags of sorghum before food distribution in Minkaman
Men carry bags of sorghum before food distribution in Minkaman, Lakes State, June 27, 2014. About 94,000 people have sought refuge in Minkaman after fighting broke out in neighbouring states, according to the International Organization for Migration. According to OCHA, at least 3.8 million people who are facing alarming food insecurity and around 1.5 million people have been displaced by conflict. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: FOOD AGRICULTURE POLITICS SOCIETY POVERTY CIVIL UNREST)
Men stand by bags of sorghum delivered by WFP at food distribution in Minkaman, Lakes State
Men stand by bags of sorghum delivered by WFP at a food distribution in Minkaman, Lakes State, June 27, 2014. About 94,000 people have sought refuge in Minkaman after fighting broke out in neighbouring states, according to the International Organization for Migration. According to OCHA, at least 3.8 million people who are facing alarming food insecurity and around 1.5 million people have been displaced by conflict. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: FOOD AGRICULTURE SOCIETY POVERTY CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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Two girls are eating sweets as they wait for food during food distribution in Minkaman
Two girls are eating sweets as they wait for food during food distribution in Minkaman, Lakes State, June 26, 2014. About 94,000 people have sought refuge in Minkaman after fighting broke out in neighbouring states, according to the International Organization for Migration. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)