President Salva Kiir has called upon all South Sudanese to join a marathon that will be held in Juba on Saturday to raise funds to address famine. Continue reading “Kiir appeals for contributions to address famine”
Day: April 6, 2017
12 die of diseases in UN camps over a week: WHO
The World Health Organization says at least 12 people have died of epidemic diseases at the UN camps across the country over the past one week. Continue reading “12 die of diseases in UN camps over a week: WHO”
New cholera infections kill 23 in Jonglei
The Director for Public Health in Jonglei State says at least 23 people have died of cholera over the past one week. Continue reading “New cholera infections kill 23 in Jonglei”
UN says peacekeepers denied access to Pajok
The UN says its peacekeepers have been prevented from accessing Pajok in Imatong State, where clashes were reported this week between the SPLA and an anti-government group. Continue reading “UN says peacekeepers denied access to Pajok”
Sexual violence: Tim Moris speaks out
The outgoing UK ambassador in Juba says the rate of sexual violence is high in South Sudan because nothing is being done to prosecute those who commit the crime. Continue reading “Sexual violence: Tim Moris speaks out”
Council of States vets creation of more counties in Tonj, Gogrial
The Chief Whip at the Council of States says communities in about five counties in Tonj and Gogrial have called for separation of the administrative areas. Continue reading “Council of States vets creation of more counties in Tonj, Gogrial”