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United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visits Malakal and Bentiu

Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan; Ms Yasmin Sooka (Chair), Mr Ken Scott, and Dr. Godfrey Musila, have carried out a portion of their operations with meetings in Malakal and Bentiu this week.

14 Sep 2016

Partners ramp up response for South Sudan refugee influx in Uganda

Uganda is currently witnessing a surge in refugee arrivals, with more than 4,000 South Sudan refugees entering the country ‘each day of the week,’ that’s according to UN refugee agency, UNHCR.

13 Sep 2016

- THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY FOR SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION New York, 12 September 2016

The countries of the South have established themselves as indispensable participants in the global socioeconomic arena. Despite worldwide market volatility, South-South foreign direct investment is increasing.

12 Sep 2016

Message from SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha

- Message from SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej on the Occasion of Eid Al-Adha

I extend warm greetings to you all on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. This is an occasion that honours the spirit of compassion, equality and generosity – universal values that extend across all cultures and bind us together in our shared humanity.

12 Sep 2016

UN pushes for greater rapprochement between the two Sudans

The UN envoy for Sudan and South Sudan has cautioned the two neighbors against actions that could undermine peace and stability within and between them.

11 Sep 2016

Independent Special Investigation Team arrives in Juba to commence work on July Incidents

Juba, South Sudan -- The Independent Special Investigation team, announced by the Secretary-General on 23rd August to look into the violence which occurred in Juba between 8-25 July 2016, and the response of the UN Mission here, arrives today to begin their work.

09 Sep 2016

Yei woman’s honey business breaks stereotypes, boosts food production

Betty July is a young entrepreneur engaged in a honey business in Yei. Her story is one of endurance and beating the odds to not only put food on the table, but also prove that a woman is capable of running a business.

09 Sep 2016