South Sudan: UN relief wing reports increase in violence against aid workers

Jun 16, 2016, at 04:50 am

New York, June 15 (Just Earth News):While thousands of vulnerable people in South Sudan have been reached with assistance and protection in recent months, violent incidents against aid workers increased during the month of May, the United Nations humanitarian wing reported on Wednesday.

South Sudan: UN refugee agency warns of worsening civilian situation

Apr 20, 2016, at 01:48 pm

New York, Apr 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday expressed extreme concern over a combination of new fighting in previously peaceful areas, food insecurity and severe humanitarian funding shortages, which continue to cause a worsening of the situation in South Sudan for many civilians.

Food gap widens in conflict-stricken South Sudan – UN assessment

Apr 06, 2016, at 01:01 pm

New York, Apr 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Civil strife and unfavorable rains have further reduced crop production in South Sudan, contributing to a cereal deficit of 381,000 metric tons – 53 per cent greater than in 2015 – and aggravating the already severe food shortages, two UN agencies warned on Tuesday.

South Sudan conflict 'devastating' for country's children – UN report

Dec 31, 2014, at 06:48 pm

New York, Dec 31(IBNS) The conflict in South Sudan has seriously hampered the protection of children, increasing their vulnerability dramatically, says a new report published this week by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

South Sudan: UN mission condemns detention of ceasefire monitors in Unity state

Aug 26, 2014, at 05:13 am

New York , Aug 25 (IBNS) The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned the detention of a team of six ceasefire monitors and three aircrew in Bouth, Unity state, on Saturday by forces allied to Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) in opposition.