The planned visit of Pope Francis to the country may happen soon, the Chief of International relations for Sant’Egidio community in Continue reading Papal visit to South Sudan nears
Category: Humanitarian
Aweil may declare famine next year – official
Aweil authorities may declare famine in the state next year after floods destroyed the Aweil Rice Scheme, the state minister of agriculture Continue reading Aweil may declare famine next year – official
7 civilians, UN peacekeeper killed in Abyei
Seven civilians and one UN peacekeeper have been reportedly killed in an attack on the disputed border region of Abyei. Continue reading 7 civilians, UN peacekeeper killed in Abyei
S.Sudan Red Cross President gets another 4-year term
The General Assembly of the South Sudan Red Cross has re-elected Joseph Dhuor Makuei as its president for a second term. Continue reading S.Sudan Red Cross President gets another 4-year term
Priesident Kiir pardons 15 prisoners without Biar & Kerubino
President Salva Kiir has pardoned and ordered the release of 15 prisoners on the occasion of the 8th independence anniversary today. Continue reading Priesident Kiir pardons 15 prisoners without Biar & Kerubino
USAID airlifts life-saving food for malnourished children in S. Sudan
United States aid agency – USAID has airlifted 400 metric tons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food to feed children with severe acute malnutrition across the country. Continue reading USAID airlifts life-saving food for malnourished children in S. Sudan
Over 1,000 families displaced by flood water in Bieh state
Over 1,000 families have been displaced by flood water in six counties of Bieh State, the state minister of information has said. Continue reading Over 1,000 families displaced by flood water in Bieh state
IDPs cut off from Wau after bridge collapsed
Wau town Mayor says more than 2, 000 internally displace persons have been cut off from humanitarian assistance after a bridge collapsed along the Wau – Agok road in Wau state. Continue reading IDPs cut off from Wau after bridge collapsed
ICRC facilitates release of 15 detainees held by SPLA-IO
The International Committee of the Red Cross says it has facilitated the release of 15 prisoners of war who were initially detained by the SPLA-IO in New Fangak in former Jonglei state. Continue reading ICRC facilitates release of 15 detainees held by SPLA-IO
ADB approves over $24 million for urban water development in Juba
The African Development Bank has approved a proposal to commit $24.7 million to support South Sudan Strategic Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project. Continue reading ADB approves over $24 million for urban water development in Juba