The Norwegian Refugee Council says famine has forced some communities in South Sudan to resort to extreme coping techniques of eating leaves from trees due to hunger. Continue reading “Hunger: ‘Families survive on leaves’”
Day: April 11, 2017
Wau: Curfew imposed around area of clashes
The Deputy Governor of Wau State says a night curfew has been imposed in Nazareth area, where there were reports of gunfire on Monday. Continue reading “Wau: Curfew imposed around area of clashes”
UN patrol unit leaves for Pajok
The United Nations says a team of peacekeepers have been finally allowed to visit Pajok in Imatong State, where fighting was reported between the SPLA soldiers and some anti-government forces more than a week ago. Continue reading “UN patrol unit leaves for Pajok”
Gunmen kidnap two refugees in Uganda
A Ugandan government official says two South Sudanese who sought refuge in Moyo district were kidnapped last week in Afoji area, at the border with South Sudan. Continue reading “Gunmen kidnap two refugees in Uganda”
Lectures to resume at Dr. Garang University
The Vice Chancellor of Dr. John Garang University, Dr. Julia Akher Duany, says academic activities, which were interrupted by a strike over tuition fee more than a week ago, will resume on Continue reading “Lectures to resume at Dr. Garang University”