UNMISS injects $2.5 million into community empowerment projects
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has injected $2.5 million into projects aimed at empowering women and youth...
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Civil society decries dire humanitarian situation in Leer County
A group of civil society organizations has expressed concerns about what it called a “dire humanitarian situation” in Leer County...
Resurgence of subnational violence ‘discouraging’ – UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised concerns over the ongoing sub-nation violence in Leer County of Unity...
Subnational violence hampers transitional justice implementation
The ongoing subnational violence in various parts of South Sudan has curtailed the work of the transitional justice mechanism, James...
Parliament to summon Ministers of Petroleum, Environment over oil pollution
The Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly has resolved to summon ministers of Petroleum, Environment and Managing director of NILPET to answer...
UN official urges gov’t to build capacity for early conflict response
The revitalized government needs to build capacity for early response to conflict, said Judy Wakahiu, the program advisor for the...
Over 7 million stare hunger as severe food insecurity looms
At least 7.74 million people including children in South Sudan are at the risk of severe hunger and acute malnutrition...
Peace monitor says lack of funds delaying graduation of unified forces
The much-awaited graduation of unified forces to take charge of security during the ongoing transitional period continues to delay due...
Over 2000 civilians killed by communal militias in 2020 – UNMISSS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says community-based militias were responsible for 78 per cent of killings and...
