The U.S. Embassy in Juba on Tuesday reiterated a call on the government of national unity to ensure public revenue is used to meet the humanitarian needs of all its people, including displaced persons nationwide. Continue reading South Sudan urged to use public money for humanitarian needs
Category: Humanitarian
Humanitarian crisis in S. Sudan could get far worse, warns Atak
South Sudan’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs has told a meeting in Geneva that the humanitarian situation in the country could get worse due to a drastic reduction in funding and cuts in food ratios to the returnees. Continue reading Humanitarian crisis in S. Sudan could get far worse, warns Atak
Chinese association, company donate items to Juba orphanage
The Overseas Chinese Association in South Sudan in partnership with D&B International Co. Ltd donated food and non-food items to the Confident Children out of Conflict (CCC) orphanage in Juba on Sunday. Continue reading Chinese association, company donate items to Juba orphanage
Months after Activist Ajak went missing, mother pleads for answers
The mother of missing activist Biar Ajak Marol is appealing to the government to help trace the whereabout of her son, who has been unaccounted for since October 2023. Continue reading Months after Activist Ajak went missing, mother pleads for answers
U.S Ambassador Adler visits Malakal to assess humanitarian situation
The United States Ambassador to South Sudan on Thursday visited Malakal town in Upper Nile State to assess the humanitarian situation there. Continue reading U.S Ambassador Adler visits Malakal to assess humanitarian situation
Upper Nile State: 51,000 reportedly return home after force deployment
Upper Nile State government spokesperson said an estimated 51,000 returnees have resettled in their homes in several counties – while attributing the influx to a sense of stability resulting from the recent deployment of troops to the state.
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U.S. envoy concerned by reports of sexual violence in South Sudan
U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler said the Embassy is “deeply troubled” by reports of sexual violence and lack of accountability for such crimes in the country. Continue reading U.S. envoy concerned by reports of sexual violence in South Sudan
Over half South Sudanese projected to go hungry in 2024: UN
Two United Nations officials on Monday said the world must pay attention to the deteriorating food insecurity situation in South Sudan, where more than half the country population is enduring hunger. Continue reading Over half South Sudanese projected to go hungry in 2024: UN
Two killed in attack on ICRC convoy in Sudan
At least two people were killed, and seven others injured on Sunday during what the International Committee of the Red Cross said was a deliberate attack on its humanitarian convoy in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Continue reading Two killed in attack on ICRC convoy in Sudan
PAX South Sudan urges women leaders to lead fight against GBV
PAX South Sudan Country Director appeals to women leaders in the government and other policymaking bodies to take lead in eliminating Gender-Based Violence in the country. Continue reading PAX South Sudan urges women leaders to lead fight against GBV