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Dutch government reaffirms support for people of South Sudan

The Dutch Embassy in Juba has issued a statement reaffirming its continued assistance to the people of South Sudan, in view of the dire humanitarian situation prevailing in the country.

29 Jul 2016

Amnesty decries rights abuses in South Sudan

An Amnesty official has spoken out against what she said were rights abuses in South Sudan, charging that the National Security Service (NSS) repeatedly engages in arbitrary arrests and detention.

29 Jul 2016

South Sudan women look to God for solace

Desperate for peace, a group of women in South Sudan have resorted to prayer sessions at the Mausoleum in Juba to seek divine intervention in the country.

27 Jul 2016

Ugandan bishop pleads for peace in South Sudan

A church leader in South Sudan’s neighbouring country Uganda has made a passionate appeal for an end to the fighting in South Sudan, citing the extent of suffering among thousands of people dislodged by the conflict.

26 Jul 2016

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.

25 Jul 2016

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.

25 Jul 2016

UNMISS Police Commissioner addresses town hall meeting

The UNMISS Police Commissioner, Mr.

22 Jul 2016

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.

22 Jul 2016

Unity in the face of adversity - an account of crisis days at UN House in Juba

“We need water and food, why don’t you give it to us?”, an angry and visibly shocked young man asks me as he and maybe a hundred other people hunker down behind stone walls outside an office complex at UN House in Juba.

07 Jul 2016

South Sudan government assessment team visits Wau

An investigative assessment team, led by Dr. Riak Gal Kok, Minister of Health of South Sudan, was dispatched to Wau by the Republican Order to assess the situation on the ground in the aftermath of deadly clashes during the last week of June.

06 Jul 2016

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