The United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights says nearly two million South Sudanese civilians who are fleeing violence will not return to their homes soon. Continue reading “Nearly 1.2 million people will not treturn home soon-UNHRC”
Month: September 2014
Ugandan gov’t promises to protect S. Sudanese students in the country
Central Equatoria State Minister of Information says Ugandan the government has promised that it will protect South Sudanese living in Moyo District in northern part of the country. Continue reading “Ugandan gov’t promises to protect S. Sudanese students in the country”
Donors contribute about 1.2billion dollars for S. Sudan
The United Nations says donors have so far contributed close to 1.2 billion US dollars for humanitarian action in South Sudan. Continue reading “Donors contribute about 1.2billion dollars for S. Sudan”
World Bank launches the BPC&SC in S. Sudan
The Business Plan Competition and Business Startup Challenge for South Sudanese entrepreneurs have been launched in Juba. Continue reading “World Bank launches the BPC&SC in S. Sudan”
UNHRC holds a panel discussion on S. Sudan
The United Nations Human Rights Council has held a panel discussion on the Human Rights Situation in South Sudan in Geneva. Continue reading “UNHRC holds a panel discussion on S. Sudan”
S. Sudan and Uganda police chiefs vow to fight violence in Kajo Keji-Moyo border region
South Sudan and Uganda Police Chiefs have agreed not to tolerate violence along the Kajo-Keji and Uganda border in an effort to return normalcy in the region. Continue reading “S. Sudan and Uganda police chiefs vow to fight violence in Kajo Keji-Moyo border region”
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca canceled
The South Sudan Islamic Council has announced that its members will not go for this year’s Hajj or pilgrimage in Mecca in Saudi Arabia this year because the process has delayed. Continue reading “This year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca canceled”
IRC welcomes news of averted famine
The International Rescue Committee has welcomed the news from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification that famine has been averted in South Sudan this year. Continue reading “IRC welcomes news of averted famine”
Negotiators in Addis talks agree on federalism
Participants to the multi-stakeholders negotiations in the Ethiopian town of Bahir Dar have agreed in principle to adopt federalism as a system of governance in South Sudan. Continue reading “Negotiators in Addis talks agree on federalism”
Upper Nile to consider students who missed last academic year’s exams
The Minister of Education in Upper Nile State says they will give special consideration to students who missed last academic year’s exams. Continue reading “Upper Nile to consider students who missed last academic year’s exams”
