The County commissioner of Yei River County says lack of health facilities and drugs is hindering delivery of health services to the community. Continue reading Lack of drugs hinders delivery of health services in Yei
Month: February 2014
3.7m people need aid before rainy season
The Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that the lives of 3.7 million civilians in South Sudan could be at risk if their humanitarian needs are not met before the rainy season. Continue reading 3.7m people need aid before rainy season
Insecurity and lack of legal clarity putting off investors – Official
The director general in the Ministry of Transport, Roads and Bridges says insecurity and lack of legal clarity is putting off investors in South Sudan. Continue reading Insecurity and lack of legal clarity putting off investors – Official
UNMISS aiming to relocate IDPs before rain starts
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan says plans are in place to relocate IDPs in UNMISS bases to larger and better sites. Continue reading UNMISS aiming to relocate IDPs before rain starts
Lakes state caretaker governor sacks his deputy
The deputy governor of Lakes State, Mabor Achol Kuer, has been removed from his position by the caretaker governor, General Matur Chut.
Continue reading Lakes state caretaker governor sacks his deputy
68,000 IDPs from Duk, Jonglei, arrive in Twic East
The Commissioner of Duk County in Jonglei State says some 68,000 people have been displaced by a recent attack.
Continue reading 68,000 IDPs from Duk, Jonglei, arrive in Twic East
UK ambassador urges leaders to ‘fix the crisis’
The British ambassador to South Sudan says that only South Sudan’s leaders can find a solution to the crisis in the country. Continue reading UK ambassador urges leaders to ‘fix the crisis’
IOM relocates 15,000 South Sudanese in Ethiopia
The UN’s migration agency in Ethiopia says it has started relocating South Sudan refugees by boat and bus from Akobo-Tergol to Pugnido camp in Gambella region, 430 km away. Continue reading IOM relocates 15,000 South Sudanese in Ethiopia
CES Anti-corruption Commission hopes to recover missing funds
The Anti-corruption Commission in Central Equatoria says it is hoping to recover more than 230,000 South Sudanese pounds. Continue reading CES Anti-corruption Commission hopes to recover missing funds
Both sides reject allegations of human rights abuse
The government and the SPLM/SPLA–in Opposition have rejected the UN report that accuses their forces of committing human rights violations since the beginning of the conflict. Continue reading Both sides reject allegations of human rights abuse