South Sudan
August 12, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudan leader, Salva Kiir has vowed to establish an all-inclusive government in order to end the nearly eight months of conflict that could cause severe famine in the country. Kiir made…
Rwanda
The Newly appointed UNHCR representative in Rwanda, Dr. Azam Saber has expressed great impression on the way refugees are treated in different camps. Dr. Saber Azam was appointed as UNHCR representative in Rwanda in June 2014 replacing…
South Sudan + 1 more
The Sri Lanka Army at the request of the UN, has established its first-ever SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in Bor, South Sudan, under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Establishing the hospital with ultra-modern facilities and…
Sudan
EL SALAM/KHARTOUM(12 Aug.) - Photos taken during the military raid in El Salam camp for the displaced in South Darfur last Tuesday show that elements of the army, Rapid Support Forces, and police forces ('Abu Tira') searched…
South Sudan
12 August 2014 - The UN Security Council was alarmed by reports that arms were coming into South Sudan to set the stage for more battles when the dry season begins, United States Ambassador to the…
Kenya + 1 more
HIGHLIGHTS As at 13th August 2014, Kakuma had received 41,890 asylum seekers from South Sudan. This brings the total camp population to 177,330. Out of this figure, 170,591 had been registered by UNHCR and DRA as at…
Sudan
UNAMID Chief Updates Media on Darfur Situation On 11 August 2014, UNAMID Joint Special Representative Mohammed Ibn Chambas addressed members of the media in a Khartoum press conference designed to offer an update about his recent consultations…
Comoros
Hamdani was full of joy when he reclaimed his fields. The 57 year old man expressed his happiness and his deep gratitude for the support he received to irrigate his field. He said, “I have been…
Lesotho
UN report: HIV prevalence severely impacting development progress MASERU - According to the 2013 Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Status Report, issued jointly by the Government of Lesotho and the United Nations in July, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS…
South Sudan
Highlights The security situation in most of the country remained stable, although clashes were reported in Nassir, Upper Nile State. Health partners have reported a decline in both cholera cases and deaths. By 11 August 5,697 cases and…
