Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States have recommended the opening of additional land and water routes between Sudan and South Sudan to allow delivery of assistance and trade between both countries. Continue reading “Troika recommends more routes at Sudan-South Sudan border”
Author: Hellen Achayo
Guterres names Rwandan the new UNMISS boss
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi of Rwanda as Force Commander of the UN Mission in South Sudan. Continue reading “Guterres names Rwandan the new UNMISS boss”
6,000 flee Pajok fighting: UNHCR
The UN Refugee Agency says Uganda’s Lamwo district has received over 6,000 South Sudanese since violence erupted in Pajok in Imatong State on Monday. Continue reading “6,000 flee Pajok fighting: UNHCR”
President Kiir urges armed groups to cease hostilities
President Salva Kiir has renewed his call to those who have taken up arms to stop violence and join hands in bringing peace. Continue reading “President Kiir urges armed groups to cease hostilities”
UN & Gov’t educates public on UN Job seeking
The United Nations and the Ministry of Labour have launched a joint initiative to educate and sensitize South Sudanese nationals on employment in the United Nations system. Continue reading “UN & Gov’t educates public on UN Job seeking”
Kiir appeals for contributions to address famine
President Salva Kiir has called upon all South Sudanese to join a marathon that will be held in Juba on Saturday to raise funds to address famine. Continue reading “Kiir appeals for contributions to address famine”
12 die of diseases in UN camps over a week: WHO
The World Health Organization says at least 12 people have died of epidemic diseases at the UN camps across the country over the past one week. Continue reading “12 die of diseases in UN camps over a week: WHO”
Sexual violence: Tim Moris speaks out
The outgoing UK ambassador in Juba says the rate of sexual violence is high in South Sudan because nothing is being done to prosecute those who commit the crime. Continue reading “Sexual violence: Tim Moris speaks out”
Council of States vets creation of more counties in Tonj, Gogrial
The Chief Whip at the Council of States says communities in about five counties in Tonj and Gogrial have called for separation of the administrative areas. Continue reading “Council of States vets creation of more counties in Tonj, Gogrial”
Students on scholarship in Zimbabwe say they are starving
The Representative of students under government scholarship in Zimbabwe says they have no food at the South Sudanese Embassy, where they have been camping in demand for the payment of their tuition fees. Continue reading “Students on scholarship in Zimbabwe say they are starving”
