Category: General

(DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today convened an Extraordinary Summit via Video Conference to deliberate

Urgent action is needed to prepare to fight the novel coronavirus in states already ravaged by war and famine, the International Committee of the Red

At least 27 United Nations personnel — 23 peacekeepers and 4 civilians — were killed in deliberate attacks in the line of duty in 2019,

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Antonia Marie De Meo of the United States as Director of the United Nations Interregional

Sudan has seen a small handful of coronavirus cases so far, and only one death. But health authorities are concerned because large numbers of people

Manama: Improvement works on Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman highway necessitate the closure the fast lane only in both direction on stages between Budaiya Flyover and

Parts of Morobo County received an influx of both IDPs who were previously abroad (South Sudan nationals), and returnees from neighbouring Uganda, and the Democratic

OLIVIER NDIKUMANA When civil war erupted in Juba in 2013, Nyapouk Maaliah Mathiang’s husband was among the many people who lost their lives during the

HIGHLIGHTS More than 700,000 flood-affected people receive assistance in worst hit areas Measles outbreak confirmed in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria South Sudan: Three humanitarian workers

The site adjacent to Pibor UNMISS is estimated to host approximately 2,137 IDPs as of 22 March 2020. This figure is an estimate based on a shelter count according

On 16 February 2020, clashes among communities in Rumbek North as a result of cattle raiding caused displacement within the county. Through the Event Tracking

Background In the years since the independence of South Sudan in 2011, the country has faced an acute humanitarian crisis affecting most areas of the

Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation on 11 March 2020 after the virus had spread to at

South Sudan is shutting down Juba International Airport and all border entry points to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The head of airport said aviation officials

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for a global cease-fire as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. “It is time to put armed conflict on

Predicting changes in rainfall distribution and improving on existing water management practices are crucial to mitigating and reducing the uncertainties impacting global water security due to climatic changes. The IAEA is supporting countries to bette…

Authorities in South Sudan must address intercommunal violence if the nation is to achieve lasting peace, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday, in response to a recent escalation in fighting in the east and central parts of the coun…

GENEVA– The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, today expressed serious concerns about the escalation in intercommunal violence in central and eastern South Sudan in the past month, urging State authorities to curb the bloodshed a…

Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday as another 147 people died, raising the country’s overall death toll to 1,135.The nearly 15% spike in deaths — amid a total of 17,361 confirmed cases in Iran — marks …

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following consultations with the Advisory Commission of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), today announced the appointment of Philippe Lazzarini…

Women who had been displaced by fighting in South Sudan are sowing seeds of peace, with support from the UN mission in the country, UNMISS. They have been given ox ploughs to work the land, as part of a campaign to resettle returnees in the Rumbek Nort…

The United Nations in South Sudan has announced new measures in support of Government-led efforts to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus (COVID-19). These are aimed at protecting the people of South Sudan and UN staff.Currently, there are no confir…

In February 2020, the monthly population count was conducted at Cathedral, Nazareth, St. Joseph, Lokoloko and Masna collective centres where a total of 7,326 individuals were identified. This compares to an overall collective centre population of 10,41…

DTM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) surveys people on the move at key transit points within South Sudan (SSD) and at its borders. It provides an insight into mobility trends, migration drivers and traveller profiles to inform programming by humanitari…

In February 2020, the monthly population count was conducted at Cathedral, Nazareth, St. Joseph, Lokoloko and Masna collective centres where a total of 7,326 individuals were identified. This compares to an overall collective centre population of 10,41…

As part of IOM’s Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness activities, DTM operates Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) on the borders with Uganda (UGA), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR). In total, 20 EVD-dedicated F…

IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix is monitoring movements into and out of Pibor UNMISS adjacent area. Rapid site flow monitoring captures only the most basic information on numbers, departure and destination points. IOM DTM conducted a headcount on 6 …

Khartoum, Sudan – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Security Sector Program (SSP) successfully conducted a five days national training workshop in Khartoum, with high level officials of the Sudan Government to contribute to the deve…

A top Sudanese general on Sunday said his country would mediate a deal on an escalating dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over Ethiopia’s controversial dam on the Nile River.The deputy head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said his…