Geopolitics
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): South Sudan remains engulfed in a spiral of violence – with clashes in southern and central Unity state having “intensified with grave consequences for civilians” – leaving at-risk populations food insecure and vulnerable to diseases, the United Nations humanitarian wing has warned, announcing that relief organizations on the ground are boosting efforts there despite access challenges and lagging funding. more
South Sudan: UN mission secures release of all personnel taken hostage

New York, Nov 2 (JEN): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Sunday successfully carried out an extraction operation securing the release of 13 UNMISS contractors, who were t ...

South Sudan: UN agency air operation delivers agriculture aid

New York, Oct 6 (JEN): The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday announced that its rapid response operation in conflict-torn South Sudan has delivered livelihood assistance t ...

South Sudan: UN chief looks forward to President Kiir’s endorsement of peace agreement

New York, Aug 19 (JEN) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the signing by former South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar and the Former Detainees of the compromis ...

South Sudan: four years on, UN marks 'grim' independence anniversary amid ongoing conflict

New York, July 9 (JEN) The people of South Sudan are preparing to mark the fourth anniversary of their country's founding amid ongoing suffering, unconscionable levels of violence and unspe ...

South Sudan: amid 'intensifying' crisis, UN and European Union mobilize $275 million in aid

New York, Jun 17 (JEN): To tackle the humanitarian impact of the "relentlessly deteriorating" crisis in South Sudan, the European Union and the United Nations on Tuesday announced that more ...

South Sudan: Security Council expresses concern over expulsion of UN relief coordinator

New York, Jun 4 (JEN): Renewing its support to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the vital mandate it is performing to protect civilians there, the Security Council on W ...

South Sudan fighting triggers new mass displacement: UN refugee agency

New York, Jun 3 (JEN): Heavy fighting in South Sudan’s Unity and Upper Nile states over the last two months has displaced more than 100,000 people and blocked humanitarian aid deliver ...

South Sudan: UNICEF warns women and children being victimized

New York, May 20 (JEN): Almost two years since the eruption of the conflict in South Sudan, the situation continues to deteriorate with women and small children making up the majority of mos ...

South Sudan: UN ramps up airlifts to reach farmers ahead of planting season

New York, May 15 (JEN): As the main planting season begins in South Sudan, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced on Thursday that it is accelerating its efforts to g ...