South Sudan
July 18, 2014 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudanese armed opposition faction of the Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement (SPLM) under the leadership of the former vice-president, Riek Machar, has criticized the People’s Republic of China for playing…
South Sudan
SG/SM/16041 AFR/293 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by today’s attack by SPLA [Sudan People’s Liberation Army] in Opposition forces under the command of Riek Machar…
South Sudan
20 July 2014, Juba: The Chairperson of the IGAD Special Envoys to the South Sudan Peace Process and his delegation currently in Juba to consult with the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) and…
Malawi + 1 more
Malawi is prone to climate-related disasters, especially droughts and floods, which have a considerable effect on the vulnerable population of the country. Over the last 3 years, between 1 and 2 million people have been food…
Sudan
EL FASHER / MALAM (20 Jul.) - At least 13 people, among them women and children, were shot dead, and others injured in an ambush in North Darfur on Saturday. On Sunday, four herdsmen were killed and…
South Sudan
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is gravely concerned about an attack that took place today in Nassir Town, Upper Nile State. The attack was carried out by opposition forces comprised of a mixture of…
Sudan
KHARTOUM, July 19 (KUNA) -- Direct Aid Society announced Saturday that more than 36,000 Iftar meals were distributed to needy people in a number of Sudanese states. The meals provided were dry food materials, needed supplies for…
Sudan
EL FASHER, 19 July 2014 – Three Sudanese humanitarian workers abducted in Kutum, North Darfur, on 18 June 2014, were freed today in the same locality after 32 days in captivity. Mustafa Abdalla Adarge, working with UNICEF,…
Ethiopia + 1 more
HIGHLIGHTS • During this reporting period, there was a steady reduction of the number of refugees entering Ethiopia from South Sudan. • Movement by air for vulnerable refugees is ongoing in Ethiopia as boat movements is ongoing. • Total…
Ethiopia + 1 more
Contextual Background Pattern in Population Change As refugee camps in Gambella quickly reached their capacity, Tierkidi (formerly Kule 2) was opened in April 2014 to receive the new arrivals, transiting mainly from Pagak and Burbiey entry points. Areas of Origin The…
