Geopolitics

In South Sudan, Security Council warns sanctions possible against ‘spoilers’

New York, Aug 13 (JEN)On a visit to South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday reiterated that it is ready to impose sanctions against anyone who undermines the ongoing peace talks to stop the conflict which has uprooted some 1.5 million people and placed more than 7 million at risk of hunger and disease. more

Ban appoints former head of UN Liberia mission to lead operation in South Sudan

New York, July 24 (JEN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ellen Margrethe LÃ˜j of Denmark as his top official in South Sudan, replacing Hilde Johnson.

South Sudan: Donors pledge support to aid crisis response

New York, May 21 (JEN): International donors on Tuesday pledged more than USD 600 million dollars in aid to South Sudan at a conference hosted by Norway and the United Nations aimed at preve ...

South Sudan: UN provides aid to displaced civilians ahead of rains

New York, Apr 30 (JEN): The United Nations refugee agency is preparing to airlift relief supplies to South Sudan on Tuesday for 100,000 displaced people ahead of the rainy season, while the ...