Corruption official urges transparency in crisis committees
6 February 2014 - A South Sudanese anti-corruption official today urged government crisis management committees in to be transparent and accountable with funds for the country’s displaced. “It is important that our leaders…
UNMISS police search protection area in Bentiu
Nepalese police officers receiving final instructions at UNMISS base in Unity State capital Bentiu before searching protection of civilians’ area for items not permitted at site, including weapons and alcohol. Photo: UNMISS…
Western Equatoria governor denounces tribalism
7 February 2014 - Peace in Western Equatoria State was the result of great effort rather than automatic, State Governor Colonel Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro said in the capital Yambio today. “The message the South Sudanese want to…
Uphold peace, says Warrap governor
6 February 2014 - Seeking to promote peace, Warrap State Governor Nyandeng Maliek Dielic today called on residents of Tonj North County to desist from revenge attacks and counter cattle raids. The governor was speaking during…
Unity State women speak out for peace
7 February 2014 - A group of women living under the protection of UNMISS Bentiu in Unity State have been meeting with top government and UN officials as well as travelling to Addis Ababa in their urgent appeal for peace in…
UN extends relief to displaced outside Malakal base
7 February 2014 - The United Nations has extended relief operations in Malakal, Upper Nile State, scene of some of the fiercest fighting between government and opposition forces. The mission has moved outside its base, where…
Security improves at Bentiu protection site
10 February 2014 - Security at the civilian protection site in the UNMISS Bentiu base, Unity State, has improved since a formed police unit (FPU) was sent there in mid-January. The 80-person strong (armed) Nepalese unit was…
New dogs arrive for mine action
10 February 2014 - To prevent people from bringing unpermitted items into civilian protection sites, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) last week brought eight “sniffer” dogs into South Sudan, a senior official said in Juba…
Humanitarian Coordinator visits Lakes State
8 February 2014 - Humanitarian Coordinator Toby Lanzer began a two-day visit to Lakes State today to assess the humanitarian situation and discuss movement of aid partners. He first met with Lakes State Caretaker Governor…
Yambio IDPs receive food from national crisis committee
10 February 2014 - About seven metric tons of food and non-food items arrived today in Yambio for internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had fled recent violence, according to government officials. The materials, sent by the…
Situation dire in Awerial, humanitarian coordinator says
10 February 2014 - More than 75,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mingkaman camp were living in dire health conditions, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator said during a visit to Awerial County in Lakes State today.“It…
Minister urges youth to help with reconciliation
11 February 2014 - A top South Sudanese official has called on youth to involve themselves in reconciliation efforts in the conflict-torn country, according to UN Radio Miraya. During a youth rally at Nyakuron Cultural Centre…