Tag: South Sudan
S.Sudan army repels rebel attack on oil town
South Sudan’s army has repulsed rebel attacks on the key northern oil hub town of Bentiu, the defence minster said…
Gunmen hold two UN workers in war-torn S.Sudan
Gunmen have seized two United Nations workers within the past week in war-torn South Sudan, the peacekeeping mission said Friday…
UN envoy on sexual violence to visit S.Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Bangura, will make her first visit to South Sudan…
US unveils $83 mn in aid for S. Sudan
The United States on Monday unveiled some $83 million in new aid for South Sudanese refugees who have fled fighting…
UN warns of S.Sudan famine after aid helicopter downed
War-torn South Sudan faces possible famine early next year, the UN chief in the country warned Thursday, as aid workers…
S.Sudan warring forces trade blame over UN helicopter crash
Warring forces in South Sudan traded blame Wednesday for the crash of a UN helicopter in which three crew died,…
S.Sudan rebels face sanctions after killing ceasefire monitor
Warring sides in South Sudan face “punitive sanctions,” the rebels for killing a ceasefire monitor and the government for violating…
S.Sudan govt boycotts peace talks, threatens war on rebels
The South Sudan Government on Friday threatened to resume fighting with the rebel group, SPLM/A in opposition, following breakdown of…
Ethiopia now Africa’s biggest refugee host
The spiralling crisis in war-ravaged South Sudan has sent nearly 200,000 refugees into Ethiopia, making it Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country,…
US wants punitive actions against South Sudan leaders
By Simon Ateba The United States Government said on Tuesday that punitive actions should be taken against South Sudanese leaders…
US to provide $180 mn in South Sudan food aid
The United States said Tuesday it will provide $180 million in additional aid to help feed people facing a looming…
UN warns of world inaction as South Sudan famine looms
Top UN aid chiefs have begged donors to increase efforts to stave off looming famine in South Sudan, where a…
South Sudan famine within weeks without funding
Famine will break out in war-torn South Sudan within weeks unless massive funding for food aid is provided, aid agencies…
S.Sudan ceasefire crumbles as battles rage in oil-state
Warring forces in South Sudan battled on Thursday, trading blame for breaking a ceasefire as the civil war entered its…
Warring South Sudan leaders sign peace deal
South Sudan’s president and rebel chief signed a ceasefire deal Friday vowing to end nearly five months of civil war,…