UN to close health clinic in Lakes State
Photo: AP Juba, October 30, 2022 (SSNA) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says it is preparing to shut down the Mingkama-based clinic by December this year.…
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South Sudan to face extreme hunger in coming months, WFP says
Photo: World Hunger/File Juba, March 11, 2022 (SSNA) — The United Nations’ humanitarian arm, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced that more than 70 percent of South Sudanese will face…
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Death toll rises as cattle raids intensify in South Sudan
Photo: File Juba, March 10, 2022 (SSNA) — Recent Intercommunal clashes over cattle raids in Jonglei and Unity States have resulted in the death of at least 60 people, officials…
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UK calls for full implementation of peace in South Sudan
Ambassador James Kariuki. Photo: gov.uk New York/Juba, March 8, 2022 (SSNA) — The United Kingdom said it wants the 2018 revitalized peace agreement to be fully implemented, saying it is…
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Political violence in South Sudan on the rise, UN experts warn
“An armed individual in the town of Pibor, in Jonglei state, South Sudan. Pibor has seen violent clashes and confrontations that have resulted in displacement as well as the destruction…
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World Bank approves $100 million for flood victims in South Sudan
Photo: File/World Bank Juba, January 27, 22 (SSNA) — The World Bank has approved a $100 million relief package for flood victims in South Sudan, a senior government official who…
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Source: “Disgruntled politicians” in Juba advocating against peace
President Salva Kiir (left) with First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar (right). Photo: Reuters/File Juba, January 2, 2022 (SSNA) — A mixed group of former and current politicians who are…
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‘Mysterious illness’ hits Fangak county
Photo: WHO Fangak, December 23, 2021 (SSNA) — A mysterious disease believed to be cholera is killing people in South Sudan, especially in Jonglei State’s Fangak County, the World Health…
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Egypt launches development projects in South Sudan
South Sudanese and Egyptian officials at a news conference announcing the deal in the capital, Juba, Photo: SSNA/File Juba, December 16, 2021 (SSNA) – The government of Egypt has begun…
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US imposes sanctions on companies over corruption in South Sudan
Seal of the US Department of the Treasury. Photo: AP Washinton, DC, December 9, 2021 (SSNA) — The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on companies it believes involves…
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