Security situation in Bentiu has been calm in the last two days after clashes were reported in the area early this week, the United Nations has said. Continue reading “Bentiu relatively calm after recent clashes”
Author: Hellen Achayo
World Bank offers $500m for constructing Torit-Eldoret road
The World Bank has agreed to provide $500 million for the construction of a road linking Kenya and South Sudan, Kenyan Ministry of Transport has announced. Continue reading “World Bank offers $500m for constructing Torit-Eldoret road”
UN calls for release of 500 child soldiers under Cobra Faction
The United Nations has called for release of an estimated 500 child soldiers who are still associated with the Cobra Faction. Continue reading “UN calls for release of 500 child soldiers under Cobra Faction”
Rumbek schools reopen
Ten schools that were closed due to insecurity in the area last year have resumed learning activities. Continue reading “Rumbek schools reopen”
MSF suspends outreach activities due to Malakal clashes
The medical charity, Medicines Sans Frontier, says it has suspended some of its outreach activities in Malakal County due to increased fighting in the area. Continue reading “MSF suspends outreach activities due to Malakal clashes”
Europe offers $2m to Unicef to support S Sudanese refugees in Uganda
Europe has provided more than $2 million to support the emergency response to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Continue reading “Europe offers $2m to Unicef to support S Sudanese refugees in Uganda”
Six die in Torit nightclub grenade attack
Six people were killed and 30 others injured in a grenade attack at a night club in Torit on Saturday morning, according to an official. Continue reading “Six die in Torit nightclub grenade attack”
‘Stand with the people of S Sudan and invest in their future’
The United Nation Humanitarian Coordinator is calling on donors to invest in the long-term development of South Sudan. Continue reading “‘Stand with the people of S Sudan and invest in their future’”
Schools closed down over SAF aerial attacks
Schools in the border with Sudan have been closed in fear of further bomb attacks after four people were killed and 9 wounded by Sudanese war planes in Aweil West on Wednesday. Continue reading “Schools closed down over SAF aerial attacks”
Torit: €8m clean drinking water project underway
A plan to build a system that will supply Torit town with clean water over the next three years has been set up, according to Eastern Equatoria State authorities. Continue reading “Torit: €8m clean drinking water project underway”
