The UK ambassador to South Sudan has described the levels of sexual and gender-based violence in South Sudan as horrific. Continue reading What EU, UK ambassadors say about plight of S.Sudanese women
Category: Humanitarian
S.Sudan named among countries where most aid workers killed
A new report has indicated that South Sudan is second among 18 countries with the highest number of aid workers reportedly killed. Continue reading S.Sudan named among countries where most aid workers killed
More than 3,000 displaced following Wau herder-farmer dispute
More than 3,000 people have been displaced in Kwajina County, Wau state as a result of Wednesday’s clashes between farmers and cattle herders in the area. Continue reading More than 3,000 displaced following Wau herder-farmer dispute
NRC calls for access to aid agencies
The Norwegian Refugee Council is calling on all parties to allow humanitarian agencies to safely access people in desperate need of aid. Continue reading NRC calls for access to aid agencies
Number of IDPs seeking help in Yei increases
The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that more than 9,500 civilians have now sought safety and assistance in and around Yei town. Continue reading Number of IDPs seeking help in Yei increases
Implement pact, restore people’s dignity, leaders told
A UN official is appealing to the South Sudan leaders to restore dignity of the civil war-affected people Continue reading Implement pact, restore people’s dignity, leaders told
Violent incidents against aid workers reduced – OCHA
A UN agency says there has been reduction of humanitarian access incidents across the country since the year began. Continue reading Violent incidents against aid workers reduced – OCHA
Insecurity hinders access to 23,000 people in Yei River
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that aid agencies are unable to reach 23,000 people around Yei area due to insecurity. Continue reading Insecurity hinders access to 23,000 people in Yei River
S. Sudanese surgeon wins award for outstanding service
A South Sudanese surgeon has won United Nations High Commission of Refugees Nansen Award for 2018. Continue reading S. Sudanese surgeon wins award for outstanding service
Double tragedy befalls Juba family
A double tragedy has befallen a South Sudanese family after the father died on learning his daughter lost her legs in an accident in India. Continue reading Double tragedy befalls Juba family