Tag: South Sudan
South Sudan temporarily suspends fees charged NGOs
South Sudan has temporarily abandoned some of the fees it charges foreign and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in a bid…
Food distribution urgently needed in South Sudan – UN
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says that South Sudan’s food security situation will worsen in 2018 than 2017 unless…
South Sudan needs $1.7bn humanitarian aid in 2018
South Sudan needs 1.7 billion dollars in aid in 2018 to help six million people, half of its population, cope…
45 dead in Sudan’s community clashes
At least 45 people have been killed and 31 injured in the latest clashes between rival clans of the Dinka…
South Sudan blames rebels for killing legislator
South Sudan has blamed rebels for killing a regional parliament legislator in neighbouring Uganda.
Oil Deal: South Sudan owes Sudan $1.3bn – official
South Sudan still owes neighbouring Sudan 1.3 billion dollars from a 2012 deal that ended a dispute over oil payments…
South Sudanese ex-military Chief, Paul Malong freed
A South Sudanese ex-military Commander, Paul Malong has been freed from house arrest, his wife and other officials said on…
Germany calls for stronger peace efforts in South Sudan
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Thursday called for stronger efforts to pacify violence-plagued South Sudan.
South Sudan Leaders Warned To End Civil War
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says South Sudan’s leaders must end the civil war that has killed tens of thousands and…
Security Concerns: Pope Cancels Visit To Sudan
Pope Francis will not visit South Sudan this year, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after an Italian newspaper reported that…
EU donates $12.9m to South Sudan
The European Commission (EC) on Friday said it had provided 12.9 million dollars to help save the lives of conflict-affected…
Sudan Forces Accused Of Killing 114 Civilians
The UN human rights office on Friday accused South Sudanese pro-government forces of killing at least 114 civilians in and…
South Sudan To Professionalise Army
South Sudan on Wednesday said the recent restructuring of the top echelons of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) is…
UN Needs $1.4bn To Alleviate South Sudan’s Suffering
UN agencies on Monday said they need 1.4 billion dollars to help alleviate “unimaginable” levels of suffering in South Sudan.
Gunmen Attack South Sudan Vice President’s Convoy
Gunmen attacked the convoy of South Sudan’s First Vice President Taban Gai on Tuesday, wounding three of his bodyguards, a…
UN Condemns Callous Attack On Base
Unknown assailants attacked a UN operating base in northern South Sudan overnight, showing “callous disregard” for civilians and aid workers,…
Cease Hostilities – UN Chief Tells S/Sudan Warring Parties
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged all sides in the South Sudan conflict to cease hostilities following recent government…
Cholera kills 172 in South Sudan, says UN
No fewer than 172 people have died from cholera outbreak across 14 counties in South Sudan since the initial outbreak…
82 aid workers killed in South Sudan’s 3-year war
UN says 82 aid workers have been killed in South Sudan’s civil war and the number of its citizens displaced…
South Sudan: Guterres Warns Security Council
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the Security Council against the danger of allowing the conflict in South Sudan to…
South Sudan Hikes Work Permit Fees To $10,000
War-ravaged South Sudan has hiked work permit fees for foreign aid workers to 10,000 dollars from 100 dollars, officials said.
Polio: South Sudan, WHO To Immunise 3m Children
South Sudan and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday began immunisation targeting over three million children against Polio amid…
Britain pledges to fight famine in South Sudan
Britain on Wednesday pledged 200 million pounds (250 million dollars) to South Sudan and Somalia where famine has been declared…
South Sudan authorities deports AP journalist
South Sudan on Wednesday deported a journalist working for the international Associated Press news agency, and the reporter said it…
Buhari urges warring South Sudan leaders to honour peace agreement
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in New York called on warring leaders in South Sudan to honour the terms of…
UN Security Council members visit South Sudan
Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand’s Ambassador to the UN and President of the Security Council for September, on Friday, said…
South Sudanese rebel leader flees country
The Former South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar has left the country after clashes with the army sent him fleeing…
Ban ki-Moon appoints Abiodun Bashua to investigate South Sudan UN mission
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Tuesday announced the appointment of Abiodun Bashua of Nigeria to lead the special investigation…
South Sudan rebels detain 12 UN contractors
AFP – South Sudan rebels on Thursday released 18 Bangladeshi peacekeepers they had taken captive, but were still holding 12…
South Sudan’s warring sides violated ceasefire over 50 times — Monitors
South Sudan’s warring sides have violated a ceasefire agreement over 50 times in the last 20 months, mediators said in…