(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Two humanitarian workers employed by the Yei-based national humanitarian and development organization, Mugwo Development Organization (MDO), have been released after spending a night in captivity following their abduction along the Yei–Kaya Road earlier this week. According to a statement from MDO, the two staff members wereContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Military checkpoints and roadblocks across South Sudan remain necessary to stop the illegal movement of weapons, the army has said, while admitting that some soldiers use them to extort money from travellers. The Chief of Military Intelligence of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Abud StephenContinue Reading
(KIT, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Religious and traditional leaders from the Equatoria region have called for the adoption of federalism, security sector reforms and an end to child abduction and cattle related conflicts, following a four day peace conference in Central Equatoria State. The leaders gathered at the Good ShepherdContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Two remaining Congolese civilians held by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces have been released to a Congolese chief, ending a brief border standoff that began after seven people were arrested over alleged links to rebel activity. The seven Congolese nationals were detained on Tuesday 30 JuneContinue Reading
(BENTIU, Unity State) – More than 770 United Nations peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have received the UN Medal of Honour for their work protecting civilians in Unity State, a region hit by conflict, displacement and severe flooding. A total of 776 peacekeepers, among them 100 women, from Mongolia, PakistanContinue Reading
(BOR) – Government authorities, humanitarian organisations and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have agreed on a set of joint actions to improve aid access and civilian protection across Jonglei State. The commitments were made at the end of a two day workshop held in Bor. The forum wasContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Governor of Jonglei State has visited families of the 17 people killed in the recent attack at Duk Payuel, as anger grows over repeated assaults on civilians and aid workers in the area. Dr Riek Gai Kok sent a delegation to Duk Payuel to offer condolences andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – At least 17 people have been killed and five others wounded after a humanitarian convoy was attacked in Duk County, Jonglei State. The ambush took place on 29 June as the convoy carried aid to communities in need. Among the dead are humanitarian staff and civilians who wereContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has assured the public that the general security situation across the state remains largely calm, despite isolated incidents reported in a few areas. During its ordinary meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony in Juba on Wednesday morning, the committee reviewed theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations has warned that it will hold South Sudan’s government accountable for promises to improve humanitarian access, saying that only real action on the ground will be accepted. “We are not interested in just words and statements. We want to see real action,” Under Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
