The internally displaced people at UN Protection of Civilian sites (PoCs) in Juba say have been forcefully quarantined by the army over misinformation on COVID-19. Continue reading Soldiers forcibly ‘quarantine’ IDPs
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No more in and out of Nairobi – Uhuru
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenya has restricted movements in Coronavirus-hit areas after 16 more people tested positive on Monday. Continue reading No more in and out of Nairobi – Uhuru
Guterres calls for an end to domestic violence amidst coronavirus fight
The UN Secretary-General is calling for an end to domestic violence as the world is fighting against the COVID-19. Continue reading Guterres calls for an end to domestic violence amidst coronavirus fight
Follow COVID-19 preventive measures, GESS leader urges students
The team leader of Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has appealed to schoolchildren to follow the coronavirus prevention guidelines. Continue reading Follow COVID-19 preventive measures, GESS leader urges students
Five truck drivers arrested for smuggling passengers into S Sudan
Police at the border town of Nimule have arrested five truck drivers for reportedly smuggling people into the country over the weekend. Continue reading Five truck drivers arrested for smuggling passengers into S Sudan
Stay calm, follow preventive measures, citizens advised
The government has urged the general public to remain calm and observe the public health emergency measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. Continue reading Stay calm, follow preventive measures, citizens advised
South Sudan confirms first case of COVID-19
South Sudan has confirmed one case of the coronavirus disease. Continue reading South Sudan confirms first case of COVID-19
Mayen hints at decongestion of PoCs amidst COVID-19 fears
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs has suggested the decongestion of Internally Displaced Persons’ camps to prevent the risk of spreading coronavirus in case of an outbreak in the country. Continue reading Mayen hints at decongestion of PoCs amidst COVID-19 fears
Peace monitor pressure parties to allocate states
The interim chairperson of the peace monitoring body is meeting principals of the peace parties in a bid to persuade them to agree on the allocation of states to aid the full formation of the unity government. Continue reading Peace monitor pressure parties to allocate states
Gov’t will not impose total lockdown
The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic says the government will not completely lockdown the country as there is no confirmed case of the virus. Continue reading Gov’t will not impose total lockdown