President Salva Kiir left for the Egyptian capital, Cairo, this morning in response to an invitation from President Fatah Al-Sisi. Continue reading “Kiir visits Cairo”
Author: Hellen Achayo
China sends troops to UNMISS
China says it has sent a team of 100 military and medical personnel on a peacekeeping mission to South Sudan. Continue reading “China sends troops to UNMISS”
Armed-robbers open fire on a vehicle in EE
The Commissioner of Torit County in Eastern Equatoria State says unknown gunmen ambushed and shot at a vehicle along the Kapoeta road yesterday, wounding a policeman. Continue reading “Armed-robbers open fire on a vehicle in EE”
UNHCR relocates 15,000 South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia
United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, has started relocating some stranded 15,000 South Sudanese refugees from Matar Way Station in western Ethiopia to Pugnido refugee camp by boat. Continue reading “UNHCR relocates 15,000 South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia”
UN deputy humanitarian chief expected in Juba tomorrow
The United Nations Deputy Humanitarian Chief is visiting South Sudan tomorrow to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the country. Continue reading “UN deputy humanitarian chief expected in Juba tomorrow”
Kenya: WFP halves food rations due to inadequate funding
Around half a million refugees living in Kenya will receive reduced food rations, the United Nations World Food Program has announced. Continue reading “Kenya: WFP halves food rations due to inadequate funding”
European parliament calls for ceasefire
The European Parliament has called for an immediate ceasefire in South Sudan and urged the global community to impose targeted sanctions on the country. Continue reading “European parliament calls for ceasefire”
Maban ‘relatively stable’
Situation in Maban County in Upper Nile State is ‘relatively stable’ after an aerial attack officials blamed on the Sudan on Thursday, the SPLA spokesperson has said. Continue reading “Maban ‘relatively stable’”
Lakes: Boat capsizes, 9 die
Nine people died last night after a boat capsized in the Nile River on its way to Mingkaman displaced camp in Lakes State. Continue reading “Lakes: Boat capsizes, 9 die”
700 metric tons in food assitance arrives through Sudan
The United Nations World Food Programme has welcomed the safe arrival of the first convoy of food assistance moved through Sudan to South Sudan. Continue reading “700 metric tons in food assitance arrives through Sudan”