The UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs says crises like the one in South Sudan will continue to grow and worsen, due to factors such as population growth. Continue reading “Population growth worsens humanitarian crises – V Amos”
Month: June 2014
Federalism? ‘Upper Nile will go away with its oil, many will cry’
The Governor of Upper Nile State says he does not support the call for federal system of governance in South Sudan. Continue reading “Federalism? ‘Upper Nile will go away with its oil, many will cry’”
200 teachers complete literacy training in Yei
Over 200 primary school teachers from the 10 states have completed a two-week literacy training in Yei County, Central Equatoria State. Continue reading “200 teachers complete literacy training in Yei”
15 million pounds: Yei River’s 2014/2015 budget
The Yei River County Executive Council has passed its 2014/2015 fiscal year budget tallying to 15 million pounds. Continue reading “15 million pounds: Yei River’s 2014/2015 budget”
Health ministers discuss health situation
A national conference is underway in Juba to review health policy that will address the deteriorating health situation in the country. Continue reading “Health ministers discuss health situation”
Juba authorities asked to regulate water tankers
UNICEF has urged Juba City Council to regulate water tankers from fetching water in and around Juba. Continue reading “Juba authorities asked to regulate water tankers”
Defense Minister dismisses media claims of his resignation
The Minister of Defense has denied reports that he wants to relinquish his office, and resign from the government. Continue reading “Defense Minister dismisses media claims of his resignation”
MPs urged to address Lakes revenge killings
A South Sudanese human rights organization is petitioning the national parliament over inter-clan fighting in Lakes states. Continue reading “MPs urged to address Lakes revenge killings”
IGAD urges stakeholders to prepare for next round of talks
The IGAD has urged the stakeholders to the peace talks to prepare for the next phase of the talks and engage firmly, in order to meet the deadline on the formation of an interim government within 60 days. Continue reading “IGAD urges stakeholders to prepare for next round of talks”
Communal fighting leaves 4 dead in Torit
At least four people have been killed in an inter-clan fighting in Eastern Equatoria state. Continue reading “Communal fighting leaves 4 dead in Torit”