The Washington-based National Geographic Society has organized a six-day Photo Camp for South Sudan to train a group of young people on how to tell their stories through photography. Continue reading “Youth train to tell stories using photos”
Month: September 2014
S. Sudan to benefit from $60M donor emergency fund-UN
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valarie Amos, says her office will release sixty million U.S. dollars from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund for South Sudan and the region. Continue reading “S. Sudan to benefit from $60M donor emergency fund-UN”
UN Boss calls for power sharing in S. Sudan
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all leaders in South Sudan to find an inclusive and mutually agreed power-sharing arrangement to start a transitional government. Continue reading “UN Boss calls for power sharing in S. Sudan”
Kenyatta urges IC not to ignore S. Sudan crisis
Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has urged the international community not to neglect the crisis in South Sudan. Continue reading “Kenyatta urges IC not to ignore S. Sudan crisis”
US gov’t threatens to broaden sanctions on warring parties
The U.S. government says it is ready to expand sanctions against political and military leaders in South Sudan unless the warring parties end the violence quickly. Continue reading “US gov’t threatens to broaden sanctions on warring parties”
NGOs urge IC to press for end to conflict
International NGOs meeting in New York have urged the international community to put more pressure on the warring parties in South Sudan in order to stop the conflict. Continue reading “NGOs urge IC to press for end to conflict”
Juba varsity works to improve quality of seeds
Staff of the department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the University of Juba, say they are working to improve quality seeds for local farmer. Continue reading “Juba varsity works to improve quality of seeds”
Suspects of the ambushed American Marines arrested
Authorities in Western Equatoria State say they have arrested the suspects who ambushed the American Marines in Nzara County. Continue reading “Suspects of the ambushed American Marines arrested”
Floods destroy farms in Koch County, Unity
The community of Guar village in Koch County of Unity State says their crops have been destroyed after about 200 farms were heavily flooded. Continue reading “Floods destroy farms in Koch County, Unity”
Twic East registers 2,000 child-malnutrition cases
Authorities in Twic East of Jonglei State say two thousand children who are at risk of malnutrition have been registered by the county administration. Continue reading “Twic East registers 2,000 child-malnutrition cases”