South Sudan

29 million babies born into conflict in 2018 – UNICEF

More than 29 million babies were born into conflict-affected areas in 2018, UNICEF said today. Armed violence across countries including…

5 years ago

UN Peacekeepers in Bor save the arm of 8-year-old boy bitten by snake

The family of an 8-year-old boy has praised the UN Mission in South Sudan for saving the arm and quite…

6 years ago

Acute food insecurity ‘far too high’ UN agency warns, as 113 million go hungry

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP) and EU “Global Report on Food Crises 2019”, shows that…

6 years ago

South Sudan: Hearing ‘horrific’ testimonies from rape survivors, UN envoy says they yearn only for peace

Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence and Conflict, told reporters that she had been “alarmed to hear about…

6 years ago

UNMISS acts on allegation of sexual exploitation in Aweil

On 13 April, four teenagers were caught trying to enter the United Nations base in Aweil through the perimeter fence.…

7 years ago

Hundreds of children released from armed groups in South Sudan – UNICEF

NO fewer than 200 children were freed by armed groups in South Sudan on Tuesday. This was the second release…

7 years ago

Papal gift helps hungry families in South Sudan

Hungry families in South Sudan will be able to make ends meet thanks to vegetable-growing kits funded by a donation…

7 years ago

South Sudan’s First Energy Event Attracts 400 Delegates

South Sudan Oil & Power 2017 brought together 400 delegates including Vice President James Wani Igga and ministers of petroleum,…

7 years ago