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IGAD, UNHCR and partners welcome first meeting of Sudan and South Sudan on solutions to displacement

December 4, 2020 Breaking News, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, Sudan, World

The IGAD Chair, the IGAD secretary and the UNHCR Special Envoy for the horn of Africa at a High-Level meeting in Khartoum, Sudan.(Photo credit: courtesy of UNHCR)

KHARTOUM, Sudan. Dec 4, 2020(SSNN) — Representatives of the governments of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan agreed this week on a regional roadmap which will outline the next steps toward medium to long-term solutions for seven million forcibly displaced persons originating from and hosted by the two countries, and other States hosting displaced populations from both countries. The […]

President Kiir meets UNHCR officials

September 23, 2020 Breaking News, East Africa, News, Newsbeat, UN

President Kiir meets Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Affey, in the Presence of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deng Dau(Photo credit: Office of the president)

Sep 23, 2020(SSNN) — South Sudan incumbent, H.E.President Salva Kiir, received officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at his office in Juba. According to officials from the office of the president, President Kiir was briefed by the UNHCR officials on the commissioner’s comprehensive solution for South Sudan refugees in the region. “H.E.President Salva Kiir, recieved a […]

UN agency welcomes Japanese assistance for displaced in S. Sudan

July 1, 2020 News, Newsbeat, South Sudan

July 1, 2020 (SSNN) – UN Refugee Agency, the UNHCR, has welcomed what it said is a ‘generous contribution’ from the government of Japan saying the latest pledge by the Asian country would benefit hundreds of thousands across South Sudan. Japan, which donated around $17 million since 2016, last week pledged another $1 million for South Sudan’s displaced population through […]

UNHCR Donates Vehicles and Beddings to South Sudan Ministry of Health

May 16, 2020 COVID-19 South Sudan, Health, News, UN, UNHCR

IRC Delegates pose in front of the newly donated ambulances during its official hand over on May 6, 2020. The five ambulances were donated by the UNHCR, South Sudan (Photo credit: Robert Elema)

May 16, 2020(SSNN) — In response to combat Coronavirus in South Sudan, the United Nations High Commissioner for the Refugees(UNHCR) has handed over at least three vehicles and beddings to South Sudan Ministry of Health. According to the Assistant External Relations Officer, Gift Friday Noah, of the UNHCR in South Sudan, the refugee agency in the world’s youngest nation has […]

South Sudan: UN agency, partners seek more than $1 billion to aid refugees

March 15, 2020 News, Newsbeat, UN, UNHCR, World

South Sudanese refugees gather at a UNHCR collection centre on the South Sudan border in Egelo, Uganda. (Photo credit: UNHCR /Will Swanson)

March 15th 2020 (Nyamilepedia) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partners are jointly appealing for US$1.3 billion this year to address the vast humanitarian needs of refugees fleeing seven years of unrest and conflict in South Sudan. “We welcome the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity of South Sudan. However, many challenges remain […]