Conflict can lead to positive change, ‘if we learn from it’, South Sudan tells UN Assembly
Sep 29, 2018, at 07:30 am
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Drawing lessons from conflict – particularly the causes and ultimate resolution – can be a vehicle for positive change, South Sudan’s Vice-President told world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting his country’s efforts to ensure lasting peace.
Jan 25, 2018, at 02:29 pm
New York, Jan 25 (JEN): While the signing last month of a ceasefire accord among South Sudan’s warring parties is a great stride forward, it is just a first step toward peace and stability, the United Nations peacekeeping chief said Wednesday, warning that the 21 December deal has already been violated numerous times.
UN Mission welcomes agreement to revive South Sudan's peace pact
Dec 23, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): Welcoming the signing of an agreement on cessation of hostilities and improving humanitarian access in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMISS) has urged all parties to work collectively to ensure durable peace in the nation.
Children are the face of conflict-fuelled humanitarian tragedy in South Sudan – UNICEF
Dec 16, 2017, at 04:50 am
New York, Dec 15(Just Earth News): South Sudan's children are facing a raft of daily horrors and deprivations and urgently require a peaceful, protective environment, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, warning that “anything less, places children and women at even greater risk of grave violations and abuse.”
UN Security Council pledges support for regional push to revive South Sudan’s peace pact
Dec 15, 2017, at 10:34 pm
New York, Dec 15(Just Earth News): As the brutal conflict in South Sudan enters its fifth year, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday said it remains deeply concerned over the situation there, and expressed strong support for a regional initiative aimed at salvaging a 2015 peace deal.
With ‘so much at stake’ in crisis-torn South Sudan, UN and partners launch $1.72 billion appeal
Dec 14, 2017, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 14(Just Earth News): The United Nations relief wing and the humanitarian community in South Sudan launched on Wednesday a $1.72 billion appeal to assist six million people affected by conflict, displacement and hunger.
Dec 08, 2017, at 09:58 am
New York, Dec 8(Just Earth News): The relationship between United Nations peacekeepers and civilian staff and the vulnerable people in South Sudan they are working for must be one of mutual trust and confidence, said a senior UN official, noting that instances of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel not only breaks down that relationship, it also destroys the trust communities have in the Organization.
South Sudan: UN envoy condemns ‘horrific’ killings of civilians in Jonglei
Nov 30, 2017, at 02:58 pm
New York, Nov 30(Just Earth News): The most senior United Nations official in South Sudan has condemned the “horrific” killing of some 45 civilians in the Jonglei region on Tuesday when a Murle ethnic group attacked a Dinka village.
South Sudan: Senior UN official urges Security Council to support peace process revitalization
Nov 29, 2017, at 02:53 pm
New York, Nov 29(Just Earth News): The arrival of the dry season in South Sudan could lead to more fighting that would undermine the political process and cause additional civilian casualties and displacement, a senior United Nations official cautioned the Security Council on Tuesday.
UN migration agency expands HIV/AIDS services in South Sudan displacement sites
Nov 10, 2017, at 04:29 am
New York, Nov 9(Just Earth News): Thanks to the recent expansion of HIV/AIDS services conducted by the United Nations migration agency, some 171,000 civilians and their host communities have gained benefit from these health facilities in South Sudan.
Harvest season provides meagre respite to South Sudan’s ongoing hunger crisis
Nov 07, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Nov 7(Just Earth News): The current harvest season has not brought enough food to end the hunger crisis in South Sudan, as conflict persists in most of the African country and hyperinflation puts food out of reach for many, the United Nations said Monday.
South Sudan: UN Mission weighs re-establishing presence in north-eastern town
Nov 03, 2017, at 04:38 am
New York, Nov 2(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping mission is expected to reach vulnerable people in remote parts of South Sudan, as it takes a more “nimble and proactive” approach, the head of the operation said Wednesday during a visit to a hard-to-reach area in the country’s north-east.
UNICEF and partner agencies in South Sudan help reunite 5,000 children with families
Oct 19, 2017, at 09:50 am
New York, Oct 19(Just Earth News): Since conflict broke out in South Sudan in 2013, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Save the Children and other partners have successfully reunited more than 5,000 children with their families.
Sep 27, 2017, at 02:41 pm
New York, Sept 27(Just Earth News): A window of opportunity for compromise over the 2015 peace agreement by warring parties in South Sudan is narrow, the United Nations envoy for the country said on Monday, stressing the urgency to find a political solution and for international support to the process.
Back from Wau, UN South Sudan envoy says security improved, people returning home
Sep 15, 2017, at 09:50 am
New York, Sept 15(Just Earth News): The security situation north-western South Sudan has improved with displaced people returning home, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the African country has said, holding he situation in Wau as a “model†for other parts of the country where displacement rose so far this year.
South Sudan's leaders bear 'direct responsibility' for conflict, UN Security Council told
Aug 25, 2017, at 09:51 am
New York, Aug 25(Just Earth News): A senior United Nations peacekeeping official On Thursday called on the leaders of South Sudan to show genuine political will to achieve sustainable peace in the strife-riven country, stressing that those whose long-time rivalry sparked the ongoing conflict can be the ones to resolve it.
Fighting famine: 'Unprecedented crisis' putting 20 million people at risk, warns UN agency
Aug 15, 2017, at 10:45 am
New York, Aug 15 (Just Earth News): Twenty million people risk dying of hunger in South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and the north-east of Nigeria, including 1.4 million children suffering from severe malnutrition, the United Nations food relief agency said, spotlighting on Monday its worldwide campaign to fight famine.
With devastating impact on civilians, conflict is 'major cause of famine' – UN Security Council
Aug 10, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, Aug 9(Just Earth News): Expressing its grave concern about the threat of famine facing some 20 million people in conflict-affected Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and north-east Nigeria, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday requested the Secretary-General to provide early warning when a conflict could lead to famine.
Quick response critical to stem year-long cholera outbreak in South Sudan – UN agency
Aug 09, 2017, at 09:47 am
New York, Aug 9(Just Earth News): Rapid responses are critical to stemming a cholera outbreak that has afflicted South Sudan for more than a year, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation that has left approximately four million people displaced by conflict, according to the UN migration agency.
South Sudan: UN agency scales up cholera response with 500,000 doses of oral vaccine
Jul 21, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, July 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is scaling up cholera response in South Sudan, where 17,785 cases, including 320 deaths, have been reported since the outbreak in June 2106.
UN in South Sudan concerned about civilians fleeing Government, rebel fighting in Upper Nile
Jul 13, 2017, at 05:01 am
New York, July 12(Just Earth News): Thousands of South Sudanese civilians are fleeing to neighbouring Ethiopia as Government troops advance on a rebel stronghold in the Upper Nile region, a senior United Nations official today said, expressing grave concern about what is already the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis.
Food insecurity threatens children in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia – UNICEF
Jun 24, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, June 24(Just Earth News): Calling for immediate humanitarian action amid rising malnutrition, thirst and disease, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday that millions of lives are at risk in four countries stretching from Africa to the Middle East.
As South Sudan famine ebbs, millions still face 'extreme hunger on the edge of a cliff' – UN
Jun 22, 2017, at 06:08 am
New York, June 22(Just Earth News): While famine has eased in South Sudan, the situation across the crisis-torn country remains dire, as the number of people struggling to find food each day has grown from 4.9 million in February to six million on Wednesday – the highest level of food insecurity the young nation has ever experienced, according to the United Nations.
May 25, 2017, at 01:38 pm
New York, May 25(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan on Wednesday urged the Security Council to unite behind a common strategy for advancing the political process and peace in the crisis-torn country.
South Sudan: UN report exposes human rights violations against civilians in Yei
May 20, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, May 19(Just Earth News): A United Nations report has documented human rights violations and abuses against civilians that may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity, in what used to be a peaceful multi-ethnic town in South Sudan.
South Sudan: UN, partners seek $1.4 billion for 'world's fastest growing refugee crisis'
May 16, 2017, at 05:18 am
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugees and food relief agencies on Monday urged donors to step up support for people fleeing crisis-hit South Sudan as the $1.4 billion response plan remains 86 per cent unfunded.
More than one million children have fled escalating violence in South Sudan – UN
May 09, 2017, at 05:09 am
New York, May 8(Just Earth News): The escalating conflict in South Sudan had driven more than one million children out of the country, the United Nations announced on Monday, warning that the future of a generation is ‘on the brink.’
Security Council condemns attack against UN Mission in South Sudan
May 07, 2017, at 05:32 am
New York, May 7 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the attack against the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 3 May, the Security Council has called on all parties to immediately adhere to the permanent ceasefire called for in an August 2015 peace agreement.
Ontario responds to UN officials’ call for urgent action to prevent famine
Apr 24, 2017, at 08:31 am
Toronto, Apr 23 (Just Earth News): Responding to the UN officials' call for urgent action to prevent famine in African region, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has stated that Ontario is contributing $2.5 Million for Emergency Relief Efforts in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and Nigeria.
Apr 20, 2017, at 12:47 pm
New York, Apr 20(Just Earth News): Without peace in South Sudan, millions of people will go hungry and millions of women and girls could be raped as they try to go about their daily lives, including as they search for food, a senior United Nations official today warned.