The UN High Commission for Refugees says it is “extremely alarmed” at the ongoing pace of displacement in South Sudan. Continue reading UNHCR “extremely alarmed” at displacement rate
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2 killed in Torit gunfire
Two people were killed on Thursday evening in an exchange of gunfire in Torit, around the residence of the former governor of Imatong Continue reading 2 killed in Torit gunfire
CTSAMM records series of ceasefire violations
A new report by the Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring Mechanism shows that the ceasefire has been violated Continue reading CTSAMM records series of ceasefire violations
Parliament okays removal of fuel subsidy
The Minister of Finance says the national legislature has given the state company, Nilepet, a permission to remove fuel subsidy. Continue reading Parliament okays removal of fuel subsidy
Budget deficit: Donors seek transparency
We still need to see transparency in the financing and spending, donors have told the government. Continue reading Budget deficit: Donors seek transparency
Buma governor sacks detained finance minister
Buma Governor Ismail Konyi has relieved his Minister of Finance, Joseph Lilimoi. Continue reading Buma governor sacks detained finance minister
Gov’t asks donors to fund parts of budget
The government has appealed to donors to fund part of this year’s financial budget. Continue reading Gov’t asks donors to fund parts of budget
Fighting reaches “worrying proportions”
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has described as “worrying proportions” a renewed fighting in the northern part of the country. Continue reading Fighting reaches “worrying proportions”
UNHCR receives Eritrean and Ethiopian asylum seekers
The UN Refugee agency says it has registered 47 foreign nationals who have sought asylum in South Sudan since January. Continue reading UNHCR receives Eritrean and Ethiopian asylum seekers
Renewed violence “not acceptable” – Mogae
The chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission says recent report of violence in Equatoria and Upper Nile regions, Continue reading Renewed violence “not acceptable” – Mogae