Norway donates $5.8 million for education in South Sudan
To support basic education in South Sudan, the Norwegian government today announced a $5.8 million donation to the country at a ceremony held in Juba. The donation, which will be channeled through UNICEF over a two-year…
OCHA warns of 80 per cent increase in food insecurity this year
Continued violence in South Sudan, with clashes in southern and central Unity State, had “intensified with grave consequences for civilians”, leaving at-risk populations food insecure and vulnerable to diseases, the UN relief…
Open peace forum organized for women in Juba
As part of an ongoing series of open peace forums for women across South Sudan, UNMISS held a similar event in Juba today. UNMISS Gender Officer Gladys Jambi said the forum was aimed at reflecting on women’s involvement and…
Partners launch “Back to Learning” campaign in Wau Shilluk
To give children in war-affected areas a chance to continue with their education, humanitarian partners today re-opened a primary school in Wau Shilluk, Upper Nile State. UNICEF, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and non…
Peace agreement signed in Mundri West
Aiming to end recurring violence, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and local residents of Mundri West County in Western Equatoria State signed a peace agreement today. This came in the wake of growing mistrust…
Situation for children in South Sudan deteriorating – UNICEF
The situation of children in war-torn South Sudan has worsened since the beginning of the year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned today. The UN children’s agency noted cited sustained recruitment, primarily of boys but…
South Sudan observes day for elimination of violence against women
Sexual violence against women in South Sudan had tripled since the conflict broke out in 2013, the head of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in the country said in Juba today. Speaking to Radio Miraya, UNFPA Country Director…
SSNPS launches personnel identity cards
As part of efforts to boost its human resource and financial management, the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) recently launched Police Personnel Identity Cards in Juba. The ceremony marked the peak of a phased…
SSNPS prepares to form Joint Integrated Police Unit
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) recently started preparations for the formation of a Joint Integrated Police (JIP) Unit that will handle security during the transition period. Speaking to Radio Miraya…
Top UN relief official in South Sudan condemns armed robbery at NGO compound
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Eugene Owusu today strongly condemned the armed robbery in Juba of the compound of a UN-partner organization called Nile Hope. “Violence and crime against humanitarian organizations are…
UK delegation visits Upper Nile to assess security
Aiming to assess security and the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Upper Nile, a high-level United Kingdom (UK) delegation visited the state today. Led by UK DFiD Minister of State in Charge of Africa Grant…
UN envoy welcomes SPLA-IO action plan to combat sexual violence in conflict
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, today commended officers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army - In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), for making a…