Violence against aid workers increased over the last one month, the United Nations has said. Continue reading UN records increased violence against aid workers
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Raja: Army repulses attackers
The SPLA says it is now calm in Raja town in Lol State, after an attack this morning by gunmen the army describes as “criminals and bandits”. Continue reading Raja: Army repulses attackers
Canoemen kill 2 in fresh Mongalla attack
The Commissioner of Mongalla County, Jubek, says two people have been killed in the latest attack on the area. Continue reading Canoemen kill 2 in fresh Mongalla attack
Lecturers’ strike: Adwok calls for patience
The Minister for Higher Education, Dr Peter Adwok Nyaba has called for more patience from public university lecturers, who have been on strike for three weeks now. Continue reading Lecturers’ strike: Adwok calls for patience
UNHRC names members of its mission on human rights in S Sudan
The UN Human Rights Commission has named three members to a body that will assess the human rights situation in South Sudan since December 2013. Continue reading UNHRC names members of its mission on human rights in S Sudan
Gunmen overrun Raja
Officials in Lol State say gunmen have attacked Raja, targeting the houses of government officials. Continue reading Gunmen overrun Raja
Abyei asks for chief’s death probe findings
The head of the Abyei Area Administration has appealed to United Nations and the African Union to publish the findings of an inquiry into the killing of paramount chief Kuol Deng Majok. Continue reading Abyei asks for chief’s death probe findings
Potential heritage sites at risk – UNESCO
The United Nations has warned that potential cultural and natural heritage sites in South Sudan are at risk of destruction. Continue reading Potential heritage sites at risk – UNESCO
More people donate blood
As South Sudan joins the rest of the world to mark the World Blood Donor day, the World Health Organization say there is an improvement in blood donation in the country over the last two years. Continue reading More people donate blood
Plane crashes in Bor
A cargo plane has crashed at the Bor airstrip in Jonglei State. Continue reading Plane crashes in Bor