Hundreds of Sudanese refugees have fled Doro camp in Northern Upper Nile state, following a clash between two communities in the area, the head of UNHCR office in Maban has said. Continue reading “Refugees flee from Maban due to communal violence”
Month: May 2017
Five states to establish cross-border court
About five states have resolved to establish a border court that will address cross border crimes in their states, the Governor of Amadi state has said. Continue reading “Five states to establish cross-border court”
Gov’t commends improved aid delivery in two regions
Aid agencies have scaled up delivery of relief assistance in Northern Bhar Ghazal region and Buma state, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has said. Continue reading “Gov’t commends improved aid delivery in two regions”
Disabled, older people face danger – HRW
People with disabilities and older people face greater risks of being caught in fighting and challenges in getting necessary humanitarian assistance in South Sudan, the Human Rights Watch has said. Continue reading “Disabled, older people face danger – HRW”
Vatican postpones Pope Francis visit to S. Sudan
The Vatican has postponed a trip to South Sudan planned for later this year by Pope Francis and the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke told journalists on Monday that while the trip is still being considered, it is not for this year. Burke did not say when the trip might now take place.
The Pope visit had been tentatively planned for October this year.
According to the National Catholic Reporters, the postponement of the visit comes after Italian media reported that Francis was forced to cancel his plans due to security concerns.
Pope Francis had hoped to make a visit to the country in a push for peace, much like his earlier visit to the Central African Republic in 2015.
A trip with Archbishop Justin would have been the first time the leaders of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches had traveled in such a way together.
Vatican officials had been in South Sudan earlier this month to assess the possibility of a papal visit.
Before heading to the Central African Republic in 2015, the pontiff made stops in Kenya and Uganda. Ethiopia’s Catholic community has also invited the pope to visit.
Francis had a private meeting with President Salva Kiir during his Uganda visit two years ago.
The two leaders spoke for 15 minutes in an encounter arranged by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
ND Steering Committee to meet all stakeholders
The Steering Committee of the National Dialogue met in Juba on Monday and resolved to start consultation with all stakeholders in the process. Continue reading “ND Steering Committee to meet all stakeholders”
Military court adjourns the case of soldiers for a week
A military court in Juba has adjourned a hearing of the case of soldiers suspected of carrying out rape and other crimes at Terrain hotel in July 2016. Continue reading “Military court adjourns the case of soldiers for a week”
Families of Kenyans imprisoned in Juba protests in front of South Sudan embassy
Families and friends of four Kenyans arrested and imprisoned in South Sudan on corruption charges have staged a protest in front of the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi this morning. Continue reading “Families of Kenyans imprisoned in Juba protests in front of South Sudan embassy”
New UN force commander arrives in Juba – Shearer
A new force commander of the peacekeeping mission has arrived into South Sudan, the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan has said. Continue reading “New UN force commander arrives in Juba – Shearer”
SPLA holds trial for soldiers accused of rape and killing
SPLA soldiers who were accused of rape and killing at Terrain Hotel in Juba during the July 2016 violence are being tried at a military court in Giada, the Acting Spokesperson of the SPLA has said. Continue reading “SPLA holds trial for soldiers accused of rape and killing”
