Eastern Equatoria’s state governor has warned new police graduates in Torit against taking part in political upheaval. Continue reading “EES warns its new police graduates against involvement in political upheaval”
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UNMISS deploys 200 police in its camps
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Dr Riek’s delegation says ‘committed to ending’ the conflict
The delegation representing former Vice-President Dr. Riek Machar say they are committed to ending the conflict and discuss the release of SPLM political detainees. Continue reading “Dr Riek’s delegation says ‘committed to ending’ the conflict”
EU Envoy calls for a political solution to the crisis
The European Union has urged both parties to the conflict in South Sudan to stop fighting and find a political solution to the crisis. Continue reading “EU Envoy calls for a political solution to the crisis”
CES: Revenue collection affected by conflict
An official in charge of revenue in Central Equatoria says the collection of revenue has been affected by the violence in the country. Continue reading “CES: Revenue collection affected by conflict”
Students at Upper Nile University repartriated by Ministry of Education Science and Technology
The ministry of Education Science and Technology says it has chartered planes to repatriate students at Upper Nile University who have been affected by the recent violence. Continue reading “Students at Upper Nile University repartriated by Ministry of Education Science and Technology”
More than 40 inmates escape from a prison in Nasir County, Upper Nile state
Prison authorities say more than 40 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nasir County, Upper Nile state. Continue reading “More than 40 inmates escape from a prison in Nasir County, Upper Nile state”
News Headlines 11:00 AM
1. The SPLA chief of staff says the army is advancing towards rebel-held Bor town in Jonglei State.
2. More than 40 prisoners have escaped from a minimum-security facility in Upper Nile’s Nasir County, the county authorities say.
3. Talks between the government and former Vice President Riek Machar’s armed opposition group are expected to take place today.
4. A senior journalist with the New York Times says the international community feels the people of South Sudan have not learned from the past.
11,000 children vaccinated at UNMISS compounds in Juba
Some 11,000 children displaced by the conflict have been vaccinated against polio and measles at UNMISS compounds in Juba.
The vaccination took place in the Tongpiny and Jebel areas of the UN.
Unicef is one of the partners who have been vaccinating the children over the past three days.
The strategic communications officer for Unicef South Sudan told Eye Radio that routine immunization will continue in the compounds to protect newcomers as well.
Dawn Porter also says that Unicef is helping the children in the camps attend school.
“Our education teams are preparing to have friendly spaces and we have schools. In such crowded conditions children really, really need to focus their energy and to continue to learn. So we are definitely planning that children will able to get education at the camp,” Porter said.
Ms Porter says Unicef is concerned by the fact that supply of vaccines to other affected areas is difficult because of ongoing fighting in those areas.
Health organizations have expressed their concerns about the overcrowding and the potential of disease outbreak in the camps.
News Headlines 4:00 PM
1. Over 2,200 people displaced by the ongoing violence in Bor town have sought refuge in Juba.
2. Students who have sought refuge in Central Equatoria state will be allowed to sit the Primary Leaving Certificate Examinations in the state.
