Peacekeepers in South Sudan working to strengthen protection of civilians – UN chief
Apr 20, 2017, at 12:48 pm
New York, Apr 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has done “significant work†to more effectively protect civilians and respond in case of a crisis, Secretary-General António Guterres has said in a letter to the President of the UN Security Council.
Low on funds, UN and partners race ahead of rains to tackle needs in South Sudan
Feb 11, 2016, at 02:32 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS) With humanitarian needs rising in South Sudan, the top United Nations relief official in the country has called for urgent funding to allow aid organizations to rapidly increase humanitarian action during the current dry season.
UN envoy on sexual violence warns rapes in South Sudan will 'haunt' generations
Oct 07, 2014, at 05:34 pm
New York, Oct 7 (IBNS) The horrors of sexual violence in South Sudan did not end with the ceasefire agreement, a senior United Nations official on Monday said calling on citizens of the world's youngest country to stand together and say "enough is enough."