Authority in Fashoda state calls on aid agencies to resume activities in Kodok Town where there were reports of fighting, the Minister of Information in the state has said. Continue reading “Fashoda state urges aid workers to return to Kodok”
Month: April 2017
Lol state says the condition of the IDPs in Raja is worsening
The humanitarian situation of the people displaced from Raja Town to the surrounding areas is worsening, the Minister of Information in Lol State has said. Continue reading “Lol state says the condition of the IDPs in Raja is worsening”
Gov’t calls on citizens to ensure children are vaccinated
Community leaders and parents across the country are urged to exert more effort to ensure that children are vaccinated, the Minister of Health has said. Continue reading “Gov’t calls on citizens to ensure children are vaccinated”
Makuei says economic crisis committee formed
The Council of Ministers has formed a committee chaired by the 1st Vice President to respond to the economic crisis in the country, the Minister of Information, Telecommunication and Postal Service has said. Continue reading “Makuei says economic crisis committee formed”
Civil society urges gov’t to exempt food items from taxation
The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance is urging the government to issue tax exemptions on food items being imported from the neighboring countries. Continue reading “Civil society urges gov’t to exempt food items from taxation”
Aid agencies suspend operations in Kodok
Aid organizations have suspended operations in Kodok County in Fashoda State due increased insecurity, the head of the medical charity MSF, has said. Continue reading “Aid agencies suspend operations in Kodok”
Press release: JMEC warns SPLA to ‘stop violence’
The chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation has issued a warning for the SPLA to “stop all ongoing violence in the country immediately. Continue reading “Press release: JMEC warns SPLA to ‘stop violence’”
Ateny says dialogue committee members consulted as Nyandeng declines
Members of the National Dialogue Committee who were appointed this week, have been consulted, the Presidential Press secretary has said. Continue reading “Ateny says dialogue committee members consulted as Nyandeng declines”
UN decries restricted access to Fashoda
UNMISS has been denied clearance for air patrol in Aburoc in Fashoda, where fighting was reported this week, the head of mission has said. Continue reading “UN decries restricted access to Fashoda”
Up to 25,000 flee fighting around Kodok, UN says
The head of UN MissionĀ in South Sudan says up to 25,000 people have fled their homes around Kodok on the West Bank of the River Nile over the last few days following increased military activity. Continue reading “Up to 25,000 flee fighting around Kodok, UN says”