December 18th, 2019 (SSNN)-The Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Wu Haitao told members of the United Nations Security Council during a high-level forum on South Sudan that, the country’s stability lies in the hands of its political and military leaders, stressing that maintaining the R-ARCSS remains a first priority. The Chinese diplomat noted that his government is […]
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Nov 14th, 2019 (SSNN)-In support of the cantonment process in South Sudan, the Nigerian government has pledged $300,000 in humanitarian assistance to government and opposition forces that are expected to be unified upon completing their training. According to the Nigerian official, humanitarian aid will go a long way towards providing food, water shelters and medicines to the unified forces […]
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Opinion, The Global Fund Nov 4th, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan is one of the most ‘challenging operating environments’ in the Global Fund portfolio. The Global Fund is a key development partner, providing 31% of HIV, 64% of TB and 39% of malaria funding across the 2018-2020 NFM2 period. Despite significant challenges in terms of political stability, economic dependence on oil and […]
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Nov 1st, 2019 (SSNN)- The Deputy Special Representative of the Sectretary-General of the United Nations and the Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou, has strongly condemned the killing of three aid workers in Morobo County, South Sudan’s Central Equatoria region. In a statement earlier this week, the UN official strongly condemned the deaths of humanitarian workers and called on […]
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Oct 27th, 2019 (SSNN)-Oxfam International is deeply concerned about the growing humanitarian situation aggravated by the seasonal flooding, which has since affected about 800,000 people, putting them at risk of waterborne diseases and hunger. “Unusually heavy rainfall has hit 29 counties across the country, causing widespread displacement. Areas where Oxfam operates, including Akobo, Pibor and Lankien, have been severely hit. […]
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Oct 13th, 2019 (SSNN)-Residents of opposition-controlled Sobate State are calling on humanitarian agencies to step up rescue operations to help evacuate people caught in flash floods as river flooding continues to inundate more than ten villages situated along the Sobat River. “There is no way out, people are stuck in the water here, and the river is still flooding everywhere,” […]
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