A china-based medical company has pledged to offer South Sudan more medical and humanitarian support, China.org.cn has reported. Continue reading Chinese company promises S Sudan medical devices
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US to continue military assistance to South Sudan
U.S President Barack Obama has issued a memorandum allowing for the provision of assistance on Military Education and Training, and Peacekeeping Operations to South Sudan. Continue reading US to continue military assistance to South Sudan
Juba solar power project disrupted by conflict, says minister
The Minister of Electricity in the transitional government says plans to have a 24-hour supply in Juba by December have been disrupted by the conflict. Continue reading Juba solar power project disrupted by conflict, says minister
Charge or release Elias Waya, rights group says
The human rights group, Amnesty International, has urged South Sudanese authorities to either charge or release former Wau Governor Elias Waya from detention. Continue reading Charge or release Elias Waya, rights group says
UN: Cholera death toll reaches 37, spreads to new areas
The United Nations says about 2,400 cases of Cholera and 37 deaths have been reported in in South Sudan since the outbreak of the disease in May this year. Continue reading UN: Cholera death toll reaches 37, spreads to new areas
Governor: Food shortage hits Buma
The Governor of Buma State says bad roads have caused shortage of goods in main market. Continue reading Governor: Food shortage hits Buma
IGAD, JMEC, EU and Troika condemn calls for more violence
IGAD and other partners to the South Sudan peace agreement have condemned calls by opposition leaders for a renewal of armed conflict. Continue reading IGAD, JMEC, EU and Troika condemn calls for more violence
Youth group starts peace campaign
A youth group has started a nation-wide campaign for peace and reconciliation. Continue reading Youth group starts peace campaign
Lobong sounds alarm over hunger in Namurnyang
Authorities in Nyamuruyang State are calling on humanitarian organizations to deliver food assistance to the people affected by hunger. Continue reading Lobong sounds alarm over hunger in Namurnyang
UNMISS troops ‘abandoned posts’ in July fighting in Juba – report
A report by the Centre for Civilians in Conflict says some UNMISS forces fled their posts during the fighting in Juba in July, leaving their weapons behind to be taken by youth sheltering at the camp. Continue reading UNMISS troops ‘abandoned posts’ in July fighting in Juba – report