The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one more year. Continue reading Security Council extends UNMISS mandate
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One person killed in Abyei ambush
One person has died and four others injured in a road ambush in Abyei Administrative Area. Continue reading One person killed in Abyei ambush
Police unable to arrest heavily armed Lakes ‘gelweng’
The militarized nature of armed communal conflicts is making it difficult for the authorities to intervene and restore security in Lakes State, Continue reading Police unable to arrest heavily armed Lakes ‘gelweng’
Two die in Yirol cattle raid
At least two people have been reportedly killed in another cattle-related fighting Lakes State. Continue reading Two die in Yirol cattle raid
Public university depends on well-wishers
The University of Bahr el Ghazal is relying heavily on good Samaritans, the acting vice chancellor has said. Continue reading Public university depends on well-wishers
Malakal becomes a municipality, Makal named a county in Upper Nile state
The government has resolved to establish Makal as a County while Malakal town shall be a municipality in Upper Nile state, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has announced. Continue reading Malakal becomes a municipality, Makal named a county in Upper Nile state
Off-duty soldier’s killing claims 10 more lives in Cueibet
At least 27 civilians, including a soldier have been killed –this week alone –in Cuei-bet County of Lakes state. Continue reading Off-duty soldier’s killing claims 10 more lives in Cueibet
Gov’t, SSOMA ink document that ‘concerns every life’
The government and the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance have signed basic documents on governance, security, land and Continue reading Gov’t, SSOMA ink document that ‘concerns every life’
Ex-officials barred from seeing Kiir over unpaid benefits
Some former constitutional post-holders say they were prevented from meeting President Salva Kiir on Thursday to demand their post- Continue reading Ex-officials barred from seeing Kiir over unpaid benefits
WFP asks for $5.5bn to tackle famine
The executive director of the World Food Program (WFP) has called for urgent funds to prevent a looming famine. Continue reading WFP asks for $5.5bn to tackle famine