The Troika countries have called on the government of South Sudan to deploy transparency and accountability reforms in managing the over $170 million provided by the International Monetary Fund. Continue reading South Sudan’s economy needs ‘irreversible’ reforms—Troika
Category: Humanitarian
Community-based militias responsible for most killings in 2020 – UNMISS
A new report by the UN Mission in South Sudan reveals that community-based militias were responsible for 78 percent of killings and Continue reading Community-based militias responsible for most killings in 2020 – UNMISS
S. Sudanese refugees in White Nile state decry inadequate aid assistance
The South Sudanese refugees in White Nile state of Sudan are complaining of inadequate humanitarian assistance, a camp leader has said.
Continue reading S. Sudanese refugees in White Nile state decry inadequate aid assistance
Anxiety among refugees as camp closure clock ticks
There is anxiety in Kakuma refugee camps after the Kenyan government announced its closure, according to community Continue reading Anxiety among refugees as camp closure clock ticks
UNHCR-Kenya confirms plans to close down camps in 14 days
The UN Refugee Agency has confirmed receiving notification from the government of Kenya over the planned closure of Kakuma, Kalobeyei Continue reading UNHCR-Kenya confirms plans to close down camps in 14 days
Security Council extends UNMISS mandate
The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one more year. Continue reading Security Council extends UNMISS mandate
WFP asks for $5.5bn to tackle famine
The executive director of the World Food Program (WFP) has called for urgent funds to prevent a looming famine. Continue reading WFP asks for $5.5bn to tackle famine
Mayen denies being thrown out of KQ flight
The minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has refuted media reports that he was pushed off a Kenya Airways flight Continue reading Mayen denies being thrown out of KQ flight
S Sudan to receive just 44% of UK humanitarian support
South Sudan may soon receive just 44 percent of the humanitarian support from the United Kingdom. Continue reading S Sudan to receive just 44% of UK humanitarian support
Eastern Equatoria official appeals for food in ‘starving’ Jie area
An official in Eastern Equatoria State has appealed for urgent delivery of food aid to the Jie area where people are said to be facing acute food shortages. Continue reading Eastern Equatoria official appeals for food in ‘starving’ Jie area