The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has warned of alarming levels of starvation, acute malnutrition, and devastating food insecurity in South Sudan. Continue reading “FAO warns of alarming food insecurity levels”
Author: Junior Ali
AU lauds peace deal implementation progress
The Commission of the African Union has commended the progress made towards the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity, following the return to Juba of the SPLM in opposition senior officials. Continue reading “AU lauds peace deal implementation progress”
Malakal: UNMISS denies noncommittal to protect new IDPs
The UN mission in the Country has denied media reports that the mission has declined to protect new displaced people coming to the sites in Malakal. Continue reading “Malakal: UNMISS denies noncommittal to protect new IDPs”
Obstacles blocking Machar’s return solved
The obstacles that have been holding the opposition leader, Dr Riek Machar from returning to Juba have been overcome, the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has said. Continue reading “Obstacles blocking Machar’s return solved”
Aid groups warn of looming famine
Some parts of the Greater Upper Nile are likely to be hit by famine this year if no concrete step is taken to address the humanitarian situation in the country, international aid organizations have warned. Continue reading “Aid groups warn of looming famine”
Jonglei faces the worst challenges – Oxfam
The British Agency, OXFAM, says Jonglei is facing some of the worst water, sanitation and hygiene, and food security challenges in the country. Continue reading “Jonglei faces the worst challenges – Oxfam”
Int’l community ‘loses patience’ with peace partners
The international community is losing patience with the main parties to the peace agreement for failing to fully implement the deal, the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Chairman has said. Continue reading “Int’l community ‘loses patience’ with peace partners”
Council of States speaks against 28 states
Some members of the Council of States have condemned the creation and the implementation of more counties by some of the new governors without the approval of the council. Continue reading “Council of States speaks against 28 states”
UNSC concerned about renewed violence
e UN Security Council has expressed deep concerns about reports of violence in South Sudan. Continue reading “UNSC concerned about renewed violence”
New details from Malakal UN base attack emerge
The Small Arms Survey says at least 40 people were killed in the attack at the UN camp in Malakal in February, in what it calls an organized campaign. Continue reading “New details from Malakal UN base attack emerge”