The World Food Program says more than 250,000 internally displaced people in Upper Nile State are receiving food assistance delivered through Sudan. Continue reading “Over 250,000 IDPs receive food rations in Upper Nile – WFP”

The Commissioner of Juba County says one person was killed and several houses burned in an attack by suspected cattle keepers on Jopa village yesterday. Continue reading “One killed and several houses burned: Juba”

Seven people, including a traditional chief, have been arrested in Terekeka County in Central Equatoria State over the killing of eight people on the River Nile this week. Continue reading “Seven people arrested over murder: CE”

A member of the Faith-based group to the peace talks in Addis Ababa has urged IGAD to give more time to the warring parties to make consultations on the outstanding issues. Continue reading “IGAD urged to give warring parties more time to consult on contentious issues”

The United Nations children agency says up to 250 child soldiers including four girls were released yesterday in Jonglei state from the Cobra Faction. Continue reading “250 children released from Cobra Faction”

Three youth among the 19 who were arrested for possessing arms in Rumbek County of Lakes state last week have been released. Continue reading “Lakes releases some of the 19 youth detained over gun ban”

An assessment of the damages caused by fire in Aweil last Sunday has found that property worth more than 200,000 were destroyed at a suburb in the town. Continue reading “Aweil fire outbreak: Property worth 200,000 pounds destroyed”

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Ellen Margrethe Loj has called for the release of 89 children kidnapped in Wau Shilluk last month. Continue reading “UNMISS calls for release of the abducted school children”