A 24-year-old man suffering from liver disease is appealing to well-wishers to help him get a liver transplant. Continue reading Liver disease patient needs transplant
Category: Humanitarian
Desist from violence, use police, refugees and host communities in Uganda told
The Ugandan police has cautioned refugees and their nationals against taking the laws into their hands by engaging in violence to settle grievances. Continue reading Desist from violence, use police, refugees and host communities in Uganda told
Civilians displaced from Maganis lack food, water, shelter -MP
A member of parliament says several families displaced by fighting between cattle keepers and farmers in the El Maganis area are in urgent need of food, water, and shelter. Continue reading Civilians displaced from Maganis lack food, water, shelter -MP
Gov’t told to ‘step up, ensure unhindered humanitarian access’
The United State Senate Foreign Relations Committee has called on the government of South Sudan to immediately ensure unhindered humanitarian access to people in need across the country. Continue reading Gov’t told to ‘step up, ensure unhindered humanitarian access’
Fire destroys Abyei community radio
The manager of a radio station in Abyei says an electrical fault has destroyed the studio on Christmas Eve while the station was on the air. Continue reading Fire destroys Abyei community radio
UN to cut food rations for refugees in Uganda
Over one million South Sudanese refugees in Uganda are bracing for food shortages as the United Nations World Food Program announces a 40 percent cut in rations. Continue reading UN to cut food rations for refugees in Uganda
Diplomats ‘deeply concerned’ with the worsening food security situation
The Heads of diplomatic missions in South Sudan have expressed deep concerns over the deteriorating food security situation in the country. Continue reading Diplomats ‘deeply concerned’ with the worsening food security situation
Gov,t UN warn of ‘catastrophic’ food shortages
The government and three UN agencies say parts of South Sudan are facing “catastrophic” food shortages fueled by conflict. Continue reading Gov,t UN warn of ‘catastrophic’ food shortages
Bor residents appeal for dyke construction materials
Communities in Bor town in Jonglei state are appealing to the national government and partners to construct for them a permanent dyke to help contain and prevent floods in the area. Continue reading Bor residents appeal for dyke construction materials
IDPs flee Cuebet violence
An area member of parliament says hundreds of displaced persons have fled Cueibet in Lakes State following inter-communal clashes two Continue reading IDPs flee Cuebet violence