The Japanese Government says its troops serving in the UN Mission in South Sudan have started leaving the country after the end of their term. Continue reading “Japanese troops end service under UNMISS”
Day: April 17, 2017
Create more safety for civilians outside bases, MSF tells UN
The UN should provide more safety and security for civilians who are affected by conflict but have not sought refuge at its bases, the General Director of the Medical Charity MSF has said. Continue reading “Create more safety for civilians outside bases, MSF tells UN”
Nine held over Wau violence, SPLA says
The Deputy Spokesperson of SPLA has said that nine people are being held for investigation in relation to the violence in Wau State last week. Continue reading “Nine held over Wau violence, SPLA says”
Police arrests three over killing in Juba
Three people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a person in Nyakuron East suburb in Juba, the police has said. Continue reading “Police arrests three over killing in Juba”
Juba Teaching Hospital receives many cases of underage mothers
60 percent of mothers who deliver at the Juba Teaching Hospital every month are underage, the head of the maternity ward at the hospital has said. Continue reading “Juba Teaching Hospital receives many cases of underage mothers”
Hunger: Buma governor renews appeal for assistance
The Governor of Buma has said that many people in the state are depending only on livestock meat for survival due to hunger. Continue reading “Hunger: Buma governor renews appeal for assistance”
Calm returns to Raja
The Minister of Information in Lol state says calm has returned to Raja town following an attack in the area by anti-government forces over the weekend. Continue reading “Calm returns to Raja”
UN coordinator shocked by killing of aid workers in Wau
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan has said he is shocked and outraged by the death of three aid workers who were killed in Wau town during the recent violence. Continue reading “UN coordinator shocked by killing of aid workers in Wau”