Category - South Sudan

June 4, 2015

UN Security Council condemns South Sudan violence

The UN has expressed grave concern over the security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan and called for an end to the harrassment of humanitarian personnel.
May 13, 2015

Fighting in South Sudan leaves 300,000 people without vital aid

Recent outbreaks of fighting in South Sudan have left 300,000 people needing urgent assistance and forced up to 100,000 from their homes, says Christian Aid
February 16, 2015

Episcopal Church of South Sudan promotes Lent peace initiative

A peace initiative from the Episcopal Church comes amid a conflict in South Sudan which has devastated communities since 2011.
February 9, 2015

Peace needed for food security in South Sudan, says Oxfam

Only a lasting peace settlement in South Sudan can create the conditions for food security and development, says a leading NGO.
January 10, 2015

Obama asked by NGOs to support arms embargo in South Sudan

South Sudanese and international human rights, humanitarian and other NGOs have appealed to the US President.
November 6, 2014

UN Security Council condemns outburst of violence in South Sudan

The UN Security Council has voiced alarm at the eruption of hostilities in South Sudan which has left many civilians dead and injured, adding to the country's humanitarian crisis
October 6, 2014

Aid agencies warn of famine in South Sudan

A group of leading aid agencies warn that parts of South Sudan could fall into famine early next year if the nine-month long conflict escalates as expected.
May 28, 2014

UN Security Council prioritises civilian protection in South Sudan

The Security Council has extended the UN Mission in South Sudan and revised its mandate to give priority to protecting civilians.
May 21, 2014

Fears that cholera will spread in South Sudan

Fears are mounting that a cholera outbreak in and around Juba, which has already killed nine people and reportedly infected another 188, will spread, says Christian Aid.
May 9, 2014

Human rights abuses committed by both sides in South Sudan, says UN

Gross human rights abuses have been committed by both sides in the brutal conflict that erupted in South Sudan at the end of last year, says a new report from the UN.