UN Report Reveals ‘Hellish Existence’ For Women, Girls In South Sudan
BY DAYO ADESULU Widespread sexual violence against women and girls in conflict is being fueled by systemic impunity, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights...
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UN mission calls for probe into deadly attack in South Sudan
Authorities in South Sudan must investigate a report of deadly intercommunal violence in Jonglei State earlier this week, the UN mission in the country, UNMISS,...
South Sudan Covid-19 Update
In South Sudan, from 23 December 2021, there have been 14,275 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 135 deaths, reported to WHO. As of 15 December 2021, a total of 268,640 vaccine doses have been administered....
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UNMISS Trains South Sudan’s Female Police, Prison Officers On Leadership, Gender Equity
We have to reframe the narrative prevalent in most societies across the world that views female professionals as mere survivors on the career-scape,” said Millicent...
WHO strengthens Ebola Virus Disease preparedness, response readiness in African high-risk counties
To strengthen the capacities to detect, investigate and respond to suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), WHO supported the Ministry of Health to deploy a multidisciplinary...
Humanitarian Coordinator Warns of Climate Emergency
The Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim in South Sudan, Arafat Jamal, recently met with flood-affected people in Jonglei and Unity states. He warns of a climate...
50 South Sudanese Military Commanders Receive Child Protection Training
When civil war broke out in South Sudan, education was disrupted for tens of thousands of children. Many were separated from their parents and, worse...
World Health Organisation Rolls Out Vaccine That Can End All Forms Of Polio In Africa
BY DAYO ADESULU The World Health Organisation (WHO) has rolled out a vaccine that has the potentials to put an end to all forms of...
Supporting South Sudan on the Path to Peace: The View of a United Nations Volunteer
“One thing is abundantly clear: everyone is tired of the war. The people cry and hope for peace.” This is the feeling that will linger...
South Sudan Floods Wreak Havoc On Vulnerable Communities
BY DAYO ADESULU As the worst flooding in decades impacts over 700,000 people across South Sudan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed at the...