The International Organization for Migration has received 1 million Euros from the government of Italy to expand psychosocial support for IDPs in South Sudan. Continue reading “Italy offers funds to strengthen psychosocial support for IDPs”
Author: Hellen Achayo
Gov’t to send a representative to Cairo to look into scholars’ protest
The Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Education to send a representative to Cairo to resolve financial issues of students on government scholarship in Egypt. Continue reading “Gov’t to send a representative to Cairo to look into scholars’ protest”
UN chief condemns attack on Malakal UNMISS camp
UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent shooting on the UNMISS camp in Malakal. Continue reading “UN chief condemns attack on Malakal UNMISS camp”
Fighting erupt in Malakal
Fighting erupted between the government and the SPLA-In opposition in Malakal Town on Saturday evening, the Upper Nile State information minister has said. Continue reading “Fighting erupt in Malakal”
US pushes for sanctions against six commanders
The Obama Administration has proposed six rival commanders from South Sudan be the first people blacklisted by the UN Security Council for threatening the peace and stability of the country. Continue reading “US pushes for sanctions against six commanders”
Cancellation of Misseriya-Ngok dialogue angers AU
The African Union has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the Abyei reconciliation meeting between Dinka Ngok traditional leaders and the Misseryia. Continue reading “Cancellation of Misseriya-Ngok dialogue angers AU”
Children at risk of cholera outbreak
Up to 5,000 children less than five years old could die of the current outbreak of cholera, unless urgent action is taken to contain the epidemic, UNICEF has warned. Continue reading “Children at risk of cholera outbreak”
Official attributes high crime rate to economic crisis
Most crimes committed in Juba are due to the current economic crisis, a Central Equatoria State official has said. Continue reading “Official attributes high crime rate to economic crisis”
New anti-blindness campaign targets 500 in Pibor
A health campaign slated to begin at the end of the month is targeting more than 500 people with eye diseases in Pibor. Continue reading “New anti-blindness campaign targets 500 in Pibor”
UNHCR plans to expand Kakuma camp
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR says Kakuma camp in northern Kenya is expanding by nearly a half to host refugees fleeing conflict in South Sudan. Continue reading “UNHCR plans to expand Kakuma camp”