Lecturers of the five public universities say they have called off the pay strike. Continue reading “Lecturers call off strike”
Month: June 2016
Why ceasefire body can’t do ‘meaningful verfications’
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring Mechanism says it is unable to conduct “meaningful verification” due to lack of selected and established cantonment sites. Continue reading “Why ceasefire body can’t do ‘meaningful verfications’”
Wau grants aid groups access to IDPs
The newly appointed Governor of Wau State, Andrea Mayar, says he has directed security forces to allow unhindered movement of humanitarian workers in the area. Continue reading “Wau grants aid groups access to IDPs”
Peace partners call for “unhindered access” to Wau IDPs
Regional and international partners have urged the government to grant UNMISS and humanitarian agencies “unhindered access and movement in Wau town and the countryside”. Continue reading “Peace partners call for “unhindered access” to Wau IDPs”
About 5 million people face food shortage
The government and UN agencies say almost 5 million people will face severe food shortages soon due to insecurity and economic crisis in the country. Continue reading “About 5 million people face food shortage”
Wau IDPs receive shelter kits
International Organization for Immigration says it is distributing emergency shelter kits to 2,000 households in the UNMISS base and a nearby church in Wau Town. Continue reading “Wau IDPs receive shelter kits”
Ceasefire monitor detained in Torit
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring Mechanism says its team leader has been detained in Torit. Continue reading “Ceasefire monitor detained in Torit”
Tonj records 300 cases of pneumonia among IDPs
Health authorities in Tonj East County say they have recorded almost 300 cases of pneumonia in the last one week among civilians that have been displaced by floods. Continue reading “Tonj records 300 cases of pneumonia among IDPs”
Kiir to name interim NLA members
President Salva Kiir will soon announce newly appointed members of the Transitional Parliament submitted by the SPLM-IO and other parties, the Minister of Information has said. Continue reading “Kiir to name interim NLA members”
Wau violence: Gov’t sets up fact-finding team
The government has formed a committee to investigate the fighting which has left 39 civilians dead and over a thousand others displaced in Wau. Continue reading “Wau violence: Gov’t sets up fact-finding team”