The Human Rights Watch has urged the government of South Sudan to ensure the ongoing investigation into the killings at Sherikat in Juba is thorough and those found responsible are promptly held accountable in a transparent civilian process. Continue reading Rights group urges ‘thorough investigations’ into Sherikat killings
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S. Sudan among most neglected displacement crises – report
South Sudan has been ranged among the top ten world’s most neglected displacement crises according to the Norwegian Refugee Council’s annual list.
Continue reading S. Sudan among most neglected displacement crises – report
Central Bank’s first deputy governor dies
The first deputy governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Maror Chier Rehan, has died after a short illness. Continue reading Central Bank’s first deputy governor dies
CTSAMVM says cantonment sites ‘near collapse’
The ceasefire monitoring body has warned of the possible collapse of cantonment sites due to what it calls ‘lack of logistical support’. Continue reading CTSAMVM says cantonment sites ‘near collapse’
Pope establishes Fund to help families hard-hit by COVID-19
Pope Francis has established a special fund to help families and individuals who have lost their livelihoods and are in economic difficulty due to the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading Pope establishes Fund to help families hard-hit by COVID-19
Troika urges peace presidency to set up state gov’ts
The Troika has expressed concern over “increased levels of violence across South Sudan” which comes as a result of “vacuum created by” Continue reading Troika urges peace presidency to set up state gov’ts
S Sudan diplomat passes on
The South Sudan Ambassador to Belgium has passed on at the age of 64. Continue reading S Sudan diplomat passes on
WFP resumes Mombasa-Kapoeta food truck route
The World Food Program has resumed the transportation of humanitarian assistance from Kenya using the Nadapal border crossing. Continue reading WFP resumes Mombasa-Kapoeta food truck route
Escalating inter-communal conflict could derail the peace deal – Shearer
The escalating inter-communal clashes in the country are causing immense harm to civilians and risk pulling organized armed groups into conflicts that could derail the peace agreement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has said. Continue reading Escalating inter-communal conflict could derail the peace deal – Shearer
Five S Sudanese killed, several minors tortured in Khartoum clashes
Five South Sudanese refugees have reportedly been killed in a job dispute in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, at the weekend, according to a Continue reading Five S Sudanese killed, several minors tortured in Khartoum clashes