Humanitarian agency, Oxfam, says continued fighting in the country has discouraged donors from committing funds to help people affected by the conflict. Continue reading Donors frustrated by increased violence
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Armed men rob Catholic Church offices
Armed men robbed its offices in Juba this morning. They took money and computers, the administration of PALICA has said. Continue reading Armed men rob Catholic Church offices
Maridi school closed down over a flashlight-caused shootout
A vocational school has been closed in Maridi County in Western Equatoria State over clashes between students along communal lines. Continue reading Maridi school closed down over a flashlight-caused shootout
IGAD-Plus initiative is focusing on the politicians
A researcher on South Sudan says the new IGAD-Plus initiative is focusing on the politicians and does not address the causes of the conflict. Continue reading IGAD-Plus initiative is focusing on the politicians
Warrap: Mps put off vote to extend governor’s term for 3 years
MPs in Warrap State parliament have postponed a vote on whether to extend the term of office of the governor and the mandate of the assembly for three years. Continue reading Warrap: Mps put off vote to extend governor’s term for 3 years
UNMISS relocates IDPs in Bentiu
The UN Mission in the country says it is relocating the Internally Displaced Persons in flooded areas of its camp in Bentiu to higher grounds. Continue reading UNMISS relocates IDPs in Bentiu
Painting for peace in Juba
The activist group, Hope Society, is organizing a painting festival as part of campaigns for peace. Continue reading Painting for peace in Juba
SPLM-DC: IGAD power ratios deal not solution to conflict
The leader of the Opposition SPLM-DC, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, says the power sharing proportions suggested by the IGAD mediation team will not help resolve the conflict in South Sudan. Continue reading SPLM-DC: IGAD power ratios deal not solution to conflict
Warrap: Constitution ammendment ignites controversy
A motion to amend the constitution and extend the term of office for the Warrap State governor has caused dispute in the state assembly. Continue reading Warrap: Constitution ammendment ignites controversy
WES: Forces monitor as cattle keepers leave
Security forces are monitoring the movement of cattle keepers leaving Miridi and Mundri West Counties, authorities in Western Equatoria State say. Continue reading WES: Forces monitor as cattle keepers leave