Oxfam has called on the warring parties to respect the ceasefire agreement to enable humanitarian organizations reach conflict affected people with food to reduce the risk of starvation. Continue reading “Oxfam asks warring parties to respect ceasefire deal”

The SPLA says its general headquarters has released money to Lakes State-based soldiers, whose salaries disappeared last month in the hands of finance officers. Continue reading “Lakes: SPLA soldiers receive salaries”

About twenty trucks of fuel are expected to arrive in the country today, according to Nile Petroleum Company. Continue reading “20 fuel trucks expected in Juba today”

UN Women more than 250 million 15-year-old girls globally are already married. Continue reading “UN Women on girl child marriage”

The UN Security Council has requested Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to allow the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan to use unarmed drones. Continue reading “Security Council pushes for use of drones in S Sudan”

The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of $1 million for humanitarian activities in South Sudan. Continue reading “Japan donates $1m to WFP to support humanitarian activities”

The European Union Delegation to South Sudan has urged President Salva Kiir not to proceed with the republican order to split the ten states into 28. Continue reading “EU asks Kiir to reverse decision to create 28 states”

More than one million Africans, including South Sudanese, have fled their countries in the last 12 months, according to the UNHCR. Continue reading “Over a million Africans fled their homes in the last 12 months”

The National Alliance of opposition political parties has criticized the creation of more states, saying it violates both the constitution and the agreement on the resolution of the conflict. Continue reading “Opposition parties criticize formation of extra states”