Jonglei State Minister of Health, Dr. Angok Gordon Kuol says the cases of cholera infections in the state have declined since the beginning of April, 2017. Continue reading “Jonglei: Cholera cases on the decline”
Day: April 13, 2017
Boma: Insecurity affects delivery of food commodities
Boma State Coordinator says there is shortage of food and other commodities in the area. Continue reading “Boma: Insecurity affects delivery of food commodities”
Wau: Over 80,000 people flee to Tonj
The Deputy Governor of Tonj State says 86,000 internally displaced people have arrived in the area from Wau State.
Manheim Bol said the IDPs fled the state after clashes occurred in Wau town this week. He said most of the people said they left Wau out of fear of insecurity.
“Some [IDPs] have sheltered in churches and open places, and others are living with families or their friends,” said Bol.
Mr. Bol said the level of hunger has increased after the arrival of the IDPs, and the prices of commodities have risen.
He said the state government has informed organizations which are working in the area about the situation of the IDPs.
$500,000 approved for students in Zimbabwe
The Minister of Higher Education says some 500,000 US dollars has been approved by the Council of Ministers to pay tuition fees for students on government scholarship in Zimbabwe. Continue reading “$500,000 approved for students in Zimbabwe”
UNMISS patrol enters Pajok for assessment
The spokesperson of UNMISS says a patrol team has entered Pajok in Imatong State to assess the situation. Continue reading “UNMISS patrol enters Pajok for assessment”
IOM: 8,000 displaced in Wau violence
The International Organization for Migration says more than 8,000 people have been displaced since violence erupted in Wau town three days ago. Continue reading “IOM: 8,000 displaced in Wau violence”
Constitutional amendment team seeks review of peace timelines
The National Constitutional Amendment Committee has recommended that the peace partners should consider amendments to the peace agreement because some timelines have been over taken by events. Continue reading “Constitutional amendment team seeks review of peace timelines”
Officials speak out on media freedom, Igga to act
One minister says the media is silent on dialogue over fear of arrest or shutdown, another official says security organs are heavy-handed, and VP James Wani Igga pledges to address the media freedom challenges. Continue reading “Officials speak out on media freedom, Igga to act”
National Dialogue: Minister urges quick appointment of new members
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs has called on the government to make public the names of committee members who will be tasked to conduct the process of the national dialogue. Continue reading “National Dialogue: Minister urges quick appointment of new members”