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Category: Humanitarian
Bakers decry low wages amid economic meltdown
Bakery workers in Juba, South Sudan have voiced grievances regarding low wages and dire working conditions while calling for a pay increase to help them cope with the current economic situation. Continue reading Bakers decry low wages amid economic meltdown
Care International urges inclusion of women in leadership roles
The Country Director for Care International called for the involvement of women in leadership roles in South Sudan to enhance their ability to participate in peace-building and decision-making processes. Continue reading Care International urges inclusion of women in leadership roles
South Sudanese refugees protest dire hunger in Ethiopia
Hundreds of South Sudanese refugees have taken to the streets in Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar region to complain about a humanitarian neglect that has induced starvation and suffering for them in the country. Continue reading South Sudanese refugees protest dire hunger in Ethiopia
MSF sounds alarm as overcrowding hits Renk, Bulukat transit centers
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Thursday of a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Bulukat and Renk transit centers for refugees and returnees crossing through Upper Nile state. Continue reading MSF sounds alarm as overcrowding hits Renk, Bulukat transit centers
Unity State repatriates over 900 IDPs from UN camp in Abyei.
Unity State government on Wednesday repatriated nearly 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons who sought sanctuary at a United Nations peacekeeping base in Abyei Administrative Area. Continue reading Unity State repatriates over 900 IDPs from UN camp in Abyei.
5,400 displaced in recent NAS, SSPDF clashes in Wonduruba
Over five thousand people have been displaced following the recent skirmishes between SSPDF and NAS forces in Wonduruba Administrative Payam, Juba County, according to the area coordinator.
Towongo Steven Michael revealed this after meeting Central Equatorial state Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony in Juba on Tuesday.
Steven told the press unit in the office of the governor that the abut 5, 400 displaced persons are stranded in government facilities and are lacking food and shelter.
“Right now, around 5400 individuals are displaced, they lack food and shelter and are stranded in the government facilities and the rain is coming so, this also we presented it to H.E and they responded well, he said.
He describes NAS activities in the area as discouraging.
“Regarding the threats from the NAS rebel of course we really discouraged by what happened because it has led to big displacement of people,” adding that “I’m sure we shall be able to get some reliefs support from AAC which we are glad about all these.”
A week ago, Lainya County Commissioner Emmanuel Khamis Richard told Eye Radio that clashes between SSDPF and NAS forces had displaced over 79 families to the area.
“There were clashes between the NAS rebels and government soldiers in the Moji area of Wonduruba Administrative Payam, and it’s very unfortunate at a time our people need peace. It’s the responsibility of the parties to the conflict to protect our civilians.
According to Khamis, “The situation is dire,”
“We already have 79 families that have already arrived here and as I went to security tour, I found a lot of women, children and women and their family coming.”
He similarly appealed to aid organizations to provide humanitarian assistance to the displaced persons.
“We have already given the list that we have to support the vulnerable people and I belief that with this appeal we will be able to have partners that will support the people who have been running from the conflict.
The press unit has reported that Governor Emmanuel Adil urged Wonduruba Coordinator and the Bishop of area Episcopal Church Diocese Mathew Taban “to double their efforts to restoring total security stabilization in the area.
25 million people starving in Sudan as war rages on: WFP
Continue reading 25 million people starving in Sudan as war rages on: WFP
UN rights body alarmed by cases of abduction, slavery in Jonglei, Pibor
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said it is troubled by the increasing cases of abduction and human trafficking between Jonglei State and Pibor Administrative Area. Continue reading UN rights body alarmed by cases of abduction, slavery in Jonglei, Pibor
Canadian envoy urges South Sudan to end use of child soldiers
The Canadian Ambassador to South Sudan has called for an end to the recruitment of children to armed forces as the country commemorates International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Continue reading Canadian envoy urges South Sudan to end use of child soldiers