The biggest threats facing the Transitional Government of National Unity [TGoNU] are internal, and result from Continue reading “TGoNU threatened by policies & actions of warring parties – UN”
Month: September 2016
UN team blocked over clearance to Lobonok, says commissioner
The Commissioner of Lobonok in Jubek State says a team from the UN, taking school materials to the county, has been denied access to the area due to lack of clearance permit. Continue reading “UN team blocked over clearance to Lobonok, says commissioner”
Police blame criminals for overnight Juba shooting
The National Police Service says it exchanged gunfire last night with suspected criminals in Thongpiny suburb, just behind the ministerial complex. Continue reading “Police blame criminals for overnight Juba shooting”
AMDISS: Slain journalist had feared for his life
The Association of Media Development in South Sudan says late journalist Isaac Vuni, had reported being followed by ‘unknown people’ before he was killed. Continue reading “AMDISS: Slain journalist had feared for his life”
Jonglei, Terekeka, Eastern Lakes hold peace conference
A peace conference between the three states of Terekeka, Eastern Lakes and Jonglei commenced in Yirol town on Monday. Continue reading “Jonglei, Terekeka, Eastern Lakes hold peace conference”
India: S Sudanese students face dismissal over fee arrears
More than 70 South Sudanese students under a scholarship by former Central Equatoria say they face dismissal over a delay to pay their Continue reading “India: S Sudanese students face dismissal over fee arrears”
Sudan won’t be a base for anti-Juba groups – Ghandour
Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs says his country will not become a “base” for any armed opposition against the South Sudanese government. Continue reading “Sudan won’t be a base for anti-Juba groups – Ghandour”
Yei River debars coffee project
A coffee project in Yei River State has been suspended due to insecurity in the rural areas, the state Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has said. Continue reading “Yei River debars coffee project”
Aid workers pulled out from northern areas
The UN food agency says nearly 40 aid workers have been evacuated from a northern area in the country due to deteriorating security. Continue reading “Aid workers pulled out from northern areas”
Uganda receives more displaced S Sudanese
The UN Refugee Agency says the average rate of new arrivals of South Sudan refugees in Uganda has almost doubled over the last 2 months. Continue reading “Uganda receives more displaced S Sudanese”