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Peaceful Demonstrations in Bor against more troops in South Sudan
Bentiu hospital has received a new water system from UN Childrens’ Organsation UNICEF. The water pump produces 162-thousand litres of water a day, serving the hospital’s wards and outpatient facility. The water system in Bentiu Referral Hospital was damaged and looted during the conflict. Radio…
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Food trucks expected in Juba this Saturday
Meanwhile, the Uganda Joint Christian Council plans to write a joint statement addressing the leadership in Juba appealing for peace. Bishop Onono Onweng says at the heart of this statement to be released later this week is a reiteration to the leaders to settle down and provide peace to the country…
UNMISS Police Commissioner addresses town hall meeting
The UNMISS Police Commissioner, Mr. Bruce Munyambo, held a Town Hall meeting with Juba-based UNPOL personnel in which he expressed his deepest appreciation for their tireless efforts under the challenging and life-threatening conditions in which they were protecting the South Sudanese affected by…
UNPOL visits SSNPS ‘777’ call center to asses capability
In the aftermath of the recent clashes in Juba, UNPOL officers visited the SSNPS (South Sudan National Police Service) Emergency Call Centre based at Buluk Operations Headquarters to assess the operational capability of the unit. The SSNPS Emergency Call Centre (ECC) Juba became operational in July…
Rights activist speaks out against sexual violence in Juba
South Sudan human rights activist Angelina Daniel has challenged the government to deliver on its commitment to prevent sexual violence and other abuses against women, especially in times of conflict. She was reacting to a spate of cases of sexual violence during the recent fighting in Juba. The…
WFP wants South Sudan government to help recover missing trucks
The World Food Programme (WFP) has called on the authorities in South Sudan to help recover an unspecified number of supply trucks believed to have been stolen from the agency. Most of the vehicles are specialized all-terrain trucks the agency relies on for plying bad roads and accessing hard-to…