The UN refugee agency has warned of a looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan amidst the ongoing inter-communal conflicts and coronavirus threats. Continue reading UNHCR warns of dire humanitarian crisis
Category: COVID-19
Abraham Chol gets one month in jail
A court in Juba has sentenced self-proclaimed prophet Abraham Chol to one month in prison for defying presidential directives against holding religious gatherings. Continue reading Abraham Chol gets one month in jail
‘Prophet’ Abraham Chol faces five charges
A lawyer says the police have pressed five charges against self-proclaimed prophet Abraham Chol, including public nuisance and criminal intimidation. Continue reading ‘Prophet’ Abraham Chol faces five charges
Covid-19 taskforce slammed for ‘unenforced’ directives
A political analyst has criticized the High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 for issuing directives that are not implemented, saying their violations contributed to the recent upsurge in coronavirus cases. Continue reading Covid-19 taskforce slammed for ‘unenforced’ directives
Isolate Covid-19 patients, residents demand
Some residents of Gudele suburb in Juba are urging the ministry of health to isolate those who have been tested positive of the Coronavirus. Continue reading Isolate Covid-19 patients, residents demand
Covid-19 cases rise to 35
South Sudan has confirmed another case of COVID-19, raising the number to 35. Continue reading Covid-19 cases rise to 35
Family wants Covid-19-negative son released
A family in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is demanding the release of their son who is being held over coronavirus test result. Continue reading Family wants Covid-19-negative son released
New Covid-19 restrictions take effect
The High-Level Taskforce on Covid-19 has issued new directives, imposing curfew starting from 7 PM to 6 AM. Continue reading New Covid-19 restrictions take effect
28 more people test positive for Covid-19 in Juba
South Sudan has recorded 28 new cases of the coronavirus pandemic, First Vice President Dr Riek Machar has announced. Continue reading 28 more people test positive for Covid-19 in Juba
‘Prophet’ in cell for flouting anti-coronavirus rules
Police have arrested self-proclaimed Prophet Abraham Chol for defying anti-coronavirus directives. Continue reading ‘Prophet’ in cell for flouting anti-coronavirus rules