Aid organizations have withdrawn from Waat, Akobo and Walgak in the former Jonglei State due to fear of insecurity, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has said. Continue reading “Insecurity: Aid workers pull out of former northern Jonglei”
Day: April 18, 2017
Hard currency scarcity halts Jubek food imports
The Commissioner General for the Investment Corporation in Jubek State says the body is unable to get US dollars to import food items. Continue reading “Hard currency scarcity halts Jubek food imports”
Govt, traders seek deals to import goods on credit
The Chamber of Commerce says it is working with the Ministry of Finance, of Trade, and the Central Bank to import essential basic items on credit. Continue reading “Govt, traders seek deals to import goods on credit”
Twic MP sounds alarm over shortage of medicines
In Twic State, a member of the National Assembly says the state has been without enough doctors and drugs since last year. Continue reading “Twic MP sounds alarm over shortage of medicines”
Three die of hunger in Dolo, commissioner says
The Commissioner of Dolo County in Jubek State says three children have died of conditions related to hunger in the area. Continue reading “Three die of hunger in Dolo, commissioner says”
Kiir to visit Kapoeta on Thursday
The Presidential Press Secretary says President Salva Kiir is expected to visit Kapoeta state this week. Continue reading “Kiir to visit Kapoeta on Thursday”
Amadi seeks assistance for 11,000 displaced
In Amadi State, the Minister of Information says some 11,000 internally displace persons are in dire need of humanitarian assistance in Lui town. Continue reading “Amadi seeks assistance for 11,000 displaced”