The head of UN Mission in South Sudan says up to 25,000 people have fled their homes around Kodok on the West Bank of the River Nile over the last few days following increased military activity. Continue reading Up to 25,000 flee fighting around Kodok, UN says
Day: April 27, 2017
Rape: Bribery hindering victim’s search for justice
A representative of the Gender section at the Jebel Police station says corruption and backdoor deals are hindering the provision of justice to victims of rape in Juba. Continue reading Rape: Bribery hindering victim’s search for justice
Measles vaccination to start in May
The Director of immunization at the National Ministry of Health is urging all parents to take their children for its planned measles vaccination that will start next week. Continue reading Measles vaccination to start in May
Farmers groups in Western Lakes in need of tools
The Director General in the Western Lakes State Ministry of Agriculture says farmers who have formed cooperative groups are finding it hard to access cultivation tools ahead of this rainy season. Continue reading Farmers groups in Western Lakes in need of tools
Confusion rocks Lol over teachers’ salaries
A dispute has emerged between public school teachers in Nyamlel County and their Minister of Finance in Lol state over pay. Continue reading Confusion rocks Lol over teachers’ salaries
Gov’t to release 10b SSP for cantonment – Lomoro
The Ministry of Finance will release a sum of 10 billion pounds this week to fund the cantonment of forces, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has said. Continue reading Gov’t to release 10b SSP for cantonment – Lomoro
End violence, Mogae tells peace partners
Parties to the peace agreement must continue to search for means of ending violence in the country, the Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has said. Continue reading End violence, Mogae tells peace partners
South Sudan signs trade cooperation deals with Turkey
South Sudan and Turkey have signed agreements to improve trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, the Consul General at the South Sudanese embassy in Washington DC has said. Continue reading South Sudan signs trade cooperation deals with Turkey
UNMISS: Illegal checkpoints and bad roads delay aid delivery
The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative to South Sudan says poor road networks and multiple check points hinder speedy delivery of humanitarian assistance to the needy population across the country. Continue reading UNMISS: Illegal checkpoints and bad roads delay aid delivery
ICRC surgical team conduct over forty cases in Wau hospital
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has conducted 43 surgeries in Wau Teaching Hospital. Continue reading ICRC surgical team conduct over forty cases in Wau hospital