On the World Environment Day on Monday, the Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has called for collective efforts to protect the environment. Continue reading “Gov’t calls for environmental protection”
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MSF warns of Cholera outbreak in Bieh state
The Medical Charity, MSF says thousands of Internally Displaced Persons in Pieri village in Bieh state are at risk of Cholera outbreak. Continue reading “MSF warns of Cholera outbreak in Bieh state”
Refugees flee from Maban due to communal violence
Hundreds of Sudanese refugees have fled Doro camp in Northern Upper Nile state, following a clash between two communities in the area, the head of UNHCR office in Maban has said. Continue reading “Refugees flee from Maban due to communal violence”
Vatican postpones Pope Francis visit to S. Sudan
The Vatican has postponed a trip to South Sudan planned for later this year by Pope Francis and the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke told journalists on Monday that while the trip is still being considered, it is not for this year. Burke did not say when the trip might now take place.
The Pope visit had been tentatively planned for October this year.
According to the National Catholic Reporters, the postponement of the visit comes after Italian media reported that Francis was forced to cancel his plans due to security concerns.
Pope Francis had hoped to make a visit to the country in a push for peace, much like his earlier visit to the Central African Republic in 2015.
A trip with Archbishop Justin would have been the first time the leaders of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches had traveled in such a way together.
Vatican officials had been in South Sudan earlier this month to assess the possibility of a papal visit.
Before heading to the Central African Republic in 2015, the pontiff made stops in Kenya and Uganda. Ethiopia’s Catholic community has also invited the pope to visit.
Francis had a private meeting with President Salva Kiir during his Uganda visit two years ago.
The two leaders spoke for 15 minutes in an encounter arranged by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
Military court adjourns the case of soldiers for a week
A military court in Juba has adjourned a hearing of the case of soldiers suspected of carrying out rape and other crimes at Terrain hotel in July 2016. Continue reading “Military court adjourns the case of soldiers for a week”
New UN force commander arrives in Juba – Shearer
A new force commander of the peacekeeping mission has arrived into South Sudan, the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan has said. Continue reading “New UN force commander arrives in Juba – Shearer”
Steering committee to draft the agenda for ND on Monday
Members of the steering committee are convening a meeting tomorrow to begin drafting an agenda for the process, the deputy coordinator of the national dialogue secretariat has said. Continue reading “Steering committee to draft the agenda for ND on Monday”
No meeting with Sudan over Abyei in Ethiopia -Chol Changath
The government is not informed by the African Union about a meeting scheduled to take in Addis Ababa over the disputed area next week, the political advisor for Abyei Administrative Area has said. Continue reading “No meeting with Sudan over Abyei in Ethiopia -Chol Changath”
One dead, another injured in attack on Juba-Bor road
At least one person has been killed and another injured in an ambush on Juba-Bor road on Saturday morning, the Minister of information in Jonglei state has said. Continue reading “One dead, another injured in attack on Juba-Bor road”
Abyei: UNSG recommends extension of UNISFA mandate beyond 2017
UN Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez has recommended that the UN Security Council extends the mandate of the UN Interim Force For Abyei (UNISFA) in Abyei, for a new period of six months, ending in November, 15, 2017. Continue reading “Abyei: UNSG recommends extension of UNISFA mandate beyond 2017”
