The Ugandan Minister of Disaster Preparedness says his country is not ready to receive any more refugees as it still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Uganda not ready to receive more refugees – minister
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OCHA condemns attack on WFP river convoy
The Humanitarian Coordinator is demanding unimpeded access and safe environment for aid workers following an unprovoked attack on a WFP river convoy in Upper Nile State. Continue reading OCHA condemns attack on WFP river convoy
Kidnappers kill son of former Governor Clement Wani Konga
The National Police Service has confirmed the killing of the son of the former Governor of Central Equatoria State, Clement Wani Konga. Continue reading Kidnappers kill son of former Governor Clement Wani Konga
Gov’t suspends ‘questionable’ construction at Juba Stadium
The government has suspended work at the Juba Stadium after a section under construction collapsed on Tuesday. Continue reading Gov’t suspends ‘questionable’ construction at Juba Stadium
WFP outraged by attack on its humanitarian boat-convoy
One person is feared dead while three others suffered gunshot injuries in an attack on a humanitarian convoy in Upper Nile State, the World Food Programme in South Sudan has said. Continue reading WFP outraged by attack on its humanitarian boat-convoy
Parties used starvation as warfare method in S Sudan – UN report
A new report by the UN Human Rights Council has revealed that both the government and opposition forces – SPLA-IO – have deliberately Continue reading Parties used starvation as warfare method in S Sudan – UN report
S Sudanese teachers doing manual jobs to survive
Some teachers have decried what they “call low pay and poor working conditions” as South Sudan marks the international teacher’s day. Continue reading S Sudanese teachers doing manual jobs to survive
Kiir to announce reconstitution of parliament ”in coming weeks”
South Sudan will soon witness the formation of the reconstituted transitional national legislative assembly and the Council of States, President Salva Kiir has said. Continue reading Kiir to announce reconstitution of parliament ”in coming weeks”
Regional leaders crave for lifting of Sudan’s sanctions
A number of regional leaders have appealed to the international community to lift sanctions imposed on Sudan under the former regime of President Omar al-Bashir. Continue reading Regional leaders crave for lifting of Sudan’s sanctions
Juba deal signals ‘new era of peace’ says Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has said the Juba peace agreement signed by the Sudanese transitional government and armed movements presents a new era of peace for Sudan. Continue reading Juba deal signals ‘new era of peace’ says Guterres