Medical charity organization M-S-F says three children under five years of age are dying each day of acute malnutrition within the Bentiu Protection of Civilians sites. Continue reading “3 IDP children die of diseases daily in Bentiu UN camp – MSF”
Author: Hellen Achayo
Peace talks postponed
IGAD has announced that South Sudan peace talks in Addis Ababa has been postponed. Continue reading “Peace talks postponed”
UNMISS begins relocation of thousands of IDPs in Malakal to a new site
The UN Missions in South Sudan says it has started relocating about 2,000 Internally Displaced Persons from the existing protection of civilians’ site to a new site in Malakal. Continue reading “UNMISS begins relocation of thousands of IDPs in Malakal to a new site”
At least 2,000 Jonglei IDPs arrive in EES’s Melijo camp
More than two thousand Internally Displaced Persons who have fled violence in Jonglei have arrived in Melijo camp, Nimule, Eastern Equatoria State in the last three days. Continue reading “At least 2,000 Jonglei IDPs arrive in EES’s Melijo camp”
RSS to use oil as security to borrow development funds
The Minister of Finance says his ministry will use the country’s oil as security to borrow money for funding developmental projects in the country. Continue reading “RSS to use oil as security to borrow development funds”
More cholera treatment centers are opened in Juba
The Ministry of Health is opening up centers for cholera treatment in parts of Juba city in order to deal with the rising number of cases in residential areas. Continue reading “More cholera treatment centers are opened in Juba”
Where are Jie people found? Jonglei or EES?
The government of Eastern Equatoria state has formed a 13-member committee to appeal to the Council of States over Kasengor boma, which is under dispute with Jonglei state. Continue reading “Where are Jie people found? Jonglei or EES?”
Update: 11 people die of cholera in Juba
The National Minister of Health, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, says at least 11 people have so far died of cholera in Juba.
South Sudan expects new school syllabi
South Sudan will likely have its new syllabus for primary and secondary schools in the next two weeks, an official at the Ministry of Education has said. Continue reading “South Sudan expects new school syllabi”
About 110, 000 refugees have crossed the border into Ethiopia
The United Nations Refugee Agency says about 11,000 people from South Sudan have crossed into the Ethiopian town of Burubiey. Continue reading “About 110, 000 refugees have crossed the border into Ethiopia”
