Geopolitics
New York, Feb 27 (JEN): One year after famine was declared in parts of South Sudan, three United Nations agencies warned on Monday that without sustained humanitarian assistance and access, more than seven million people in the crisis-torn country– almost two-thirds of the population – could become severely food insecure in the coming months. more
UN agency launches appeal to fund aid efforts in crisis-struck South Sudan

New York, Jan 31 (JEN):Amid worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan and the number of persons in need of assistance continues to grow, the United Nations migration agency today la ...

South Sudan: Rebuilt bridge in Upper Nile helping local communities, improving aid delivery

New York, Jan 13 (JEN): For Samuel James Ayot, a villager from Akoka in rural north South Sudan, accessing basic services and earning a livelihood does not mean having to make a perilous ...

South Sudan: Senior UN official urges Security Council to support peace process revitalization

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 casual ...

South Sudan: UN Mission weighs re-establishing presence in north-eastern town

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†...

South Sudan: Deployment of UN-mandated regional protection force begins

New York, Aug 8(Just Earth News): The phased deployment in South Sudan of the United Nations-authorized regional protection force has begun, freeing existing peacekeepers to extend their pre ...

In South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief says regional engagement 'good thing' for peace process

New York, Aug 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping chief said today the involvement of eastern African countries in revitalizing the peace process in South Sudan was among the ...

Amid unprecedented needs, UN and partners launch $1.6 billion aid appeal for South Sudan

New York, Feb 14 (Just Earth News): Against the backdrop of dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation in South Sudan due to a combination of conflict, economic decline and climati ...