Informes

UNMISS is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in Bunj, Maban County, Upper Nile State, where, since yesterday, there have been clashes between a community-based self defence militia calling itself the Mabanese Defence Forces and…

OVERVIEW The security situation remains unpredictable and highly volatile, especially in Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile states. Reports of sporadic clashes and the mobilization of armed elements were reported in Nasir town (Upper Nile) and in parts…

As the leader of Hamedia camp, Sheik Mohammed Yaqoub Tour is always working and on this occasion, his job extends to acting as a translator in the area designated for new arrivals. He is compassionate and…

Tarapkwe Juliet is a member of Pakele Women’s Association (P.A.W.A.) in Ataabo, a parish in Pakele sub-county in Adjumani district. P.A.W.A was formed in 1997 with a membership of 30 women and was registered in both…

HIGHLIGHTS As at 30th July 2014, Kakuma had received 41,450 asylum seekers from South Sudan. This brings the total camp population to 176,890. As at 30th July, a total of 5,706 urban refugees had been received in Kakuma by DRA. A…

ADDIS ABABA, 31 July 2014 – On Thursday 31 July 2014 and in the presence of the Federal Minister of Health H.E. Dr Kesetebirhan Admassu, EU Ambasssador to Ethiopia H.E. Ms. Chantal Hebberecht signed the Joint…

By Gianluca Iazzolino This briefing examines the emergence of the Somali migration route to Uganda and its significance in the long history of Somali migration in East Africa. It discusses the factors underlying the decision-making processes of…

Highlights The general security situation remained calm in most parts of the country, with some clashes being reported in Nassir, Upper Nile State and Ayod In Jonglei State Partners continue efforts to contain the Cholera outbreak. By 1…

Juba, 4 August 2014: “I am appalled and saddened by the news that a South Sudanese aid worker was killed today in Maban County, Upper Nile State. My thoughts are with our colleague’s family and friends…

More people will die before a famine is formally declared yet no declaration means little media attention and even less funding Read the full post by Davina Jeffrey in the Guardian's Global development professionals network Davina Jeffery is…