The mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan should now include capacity building and developmental projects, rather than peacekeeping, the deputy foreign minister has said. Continue reading Govt wants ‘developmental projects’ included in UNMISS mandate
Category: Humanitarian
August characterized by floods, violence, coronavirus -OCHA
UN agencies say the month of August was characterized by deaths and displacements related to flooding, violence, food insecurity, and the coronavirus. Continue reading August characterized by floods, violence, coronavirus -OCHA
Haysom asks gov’t to address Tambura conflict
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has appealed to both national and local leaders to address the conflict in Tambura County, Continue reading Haysom asks gov’t to address Tambura conflict
Over 5,000 people recorded missing since 2011
More than 5,300 persons have been reported missing in South Sudan since before declaration of independence in July 2011. Continue reading Over 5,000 people recorded missing since 2011
Violence victims: Kiir directs institutions to make repatriation attractive
President Salva Kiir has directed all arms of government to create a conducive environment for reconstruction and repatriation of people Continue reading Violence victims: Kiir directs institutions to make repatriation attractive
Peace parliament urged to approve 2021/2022 budget
President Salva Kiir has called on lawmakers to urgently discuss and approve the country’s fiscal year budget after two years of no national budget.
Continue reading Peace parliament urged to approve 2021/2022 budget
Women accuse national gov’t of turning blind eye to Tambura killings
Some women displaced by the violence in Tambura County are wondering why the national government is silent over the unfolding crisis. Continue reading Women accuse national gov’t of turning blind eye to Tambura killings
IDPs in Lainya county receive humanitarian aid
Some internally displaced persons in Lainya County of Central Equatoria State have received humanitarian assistance. Continue reading IDPs in Lainya county receive humanitarian aid
Gunmen kill two farmers in Budi County, Save the Children says
Armed men have killed two farmers in the Budi County of Eastern Equatoria state, Save the Children has said. Continue reading Gunmen kill two farmers in Budi County, Save the Children says
Humanitarian situation is worsening – aid groups
The situation across the country is worsening on daily basis as floods continue to cause havoc and devastation, South Sudan’s Humanitarian Continue reading Humanitarian situation is worsening – aid groups