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…