The government says it has not received any formal communication from Kenyan authorities about their plans to close down Kakuma and Dabaab refugee camps which host thousands of South Sudanese refugees. Continue reading “Gov’t unaware of plans to close Kakuma”
Day: May 9, 2016
Mongala violence displaces thousands
Thousands of people displaced by the recent fighting in Mongala County, Jubek State, are in need of food assistance, an official has said. Continue reading “Mongala violence displaces thousands”
Peace partners urged to resolve outstanding issues
The UK Ambassador to South Sudan is calling upon the South Sudan peace partners to resolve outstanding issues and speed up the implementation of the peace agreement. Continue reading “Peace partners urged to resolve outstanding issues”
Uganda seizes firearms, beefs up border security
Ugandan Police says it has scaled up security along the border with South Sudan to prevent continued entry of illegal firearms into the country. Continue reading “Uganda seizes firearms, beefs up border security”
1 killed in Mongala clashes
One person has been killed and two others injured in an exchange of gunfire in Mongala County, Jubek State, according to an official. Continue reading “1 killed in Mongala clashes”