An envoy of the IGAD says they expect the deployment of a Protection and Deterrent Force to happen separately from that of the UN Peacekeeping force in South Sudan. Continue reading “Protection and Deterrent Force will serve a separate mandate – IGAD”
Month: May 2014
USAID offers 17.5m for urgent education project
The United States Agency for International Development has announced a donation of $17.5 million for emergency education project to children displaced by the conflict in South Sudan. Continue reading “USAID offers 17.5m for urgent education project”
HIV/AIDS cases on the rise in Yei River
Polygamy has been identified as one of the contributing factors to the spread of HIV/AIDs in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State. Continue reading “HIV/AIDS cases on the rise in Yei River”
China hands over a newly built IDP site to UNMISS
The Chinese government yesterday handed over the newly constructed Internally Displaced Person’s camp to the UN Mission in South Sudan. Continue reading “China hands over a newly built IDP site to UNMISS”
Juba in talks with Khartoum over Meriam Yehya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is working closely with Sudanese authorities to reverse the decision of sentencing to death a woman married to a South Sudan national. Continue reading “Juba in talks with Khartoum over Meriam Yehya”
Kenya, S Sudan, Uganda agree to extradite raiders
South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda have agreed to repatriate people accused of committing crimes across the borders of the three countries. Continue reading “Kenya, S Sudan, Uganda agree to extradite raiders”
More urinary tract infection cases in South Sudan
There is an increased cases of Urinary Tract Infection in the country, a medical specialist has said. Continue reading “More urinary tract infection cases in South Sudan”
UNSC extends UNMISS’ mandate
The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan until the 30th of November this year. Continue reading “UNSC extends UNMISS’ mandate”
Unknown disease attack cattle in Pibor
There is an outbreak of an unknown animal disease in Pibor County, authorities have said. Continue reading “Unknown disease attack cattle in Pibor”
No new cases of cholera in Twic East
Cases of cholera infection have dropped in Jonglei’s Twic East after 3 people died in the county last week. Continue reading “No new cases of cholera in Twic East”