Category: Governance

Nearly 200 people have been wounded in the latest protests to erupt in the Sudanese capital over deteriorating economic conditions following a military take-over, a doctor’s union said on Friday. The Sudan’s Doctors Committee issued a statement saying that 187 people were wounded in clashes with police in Khartoum on Thursday, 70 of whom were likely struck by rubber bullets. Three of the wounded were shot in either the head or chest and are currently in intensive care, it added. Riot police used tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters who sought to reach the Republican Palace, the seat of… Continue reading “Sudan coup: 187 wounded in latest round of protests”

“Many lives have been lost, while even more of us were displaced,” revealed Stella Ayaa, a women’s leader from Ayii boma [administrative division]. “Our homes were looted, burnt to cinders and our crops, destroyed. All we have are the clothes on our back while cattle herders are still omnipresent in our area,” she continued. “Nobody came to our rescue,” she added poignantly, speaking to a visiting patrol team from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Stella and many others like her hail from Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, where a massive influx of semi-nomadic cattle herders disrupte… Continue reading “Following conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, UNMISS steps up patrols”

South Sudan Secures $120 Million from World BankSouth Sudan said it has secured 120 million U.S. dollars from the World Bank through its development arm International Development Association for infrastructure development. Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Mr. Agak Achuil Lual, said the ‘funds would also be used to strengthen community institutions and enhance food resilience in the East African country.’ In a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, Mr Lual said, “The funds will help improve basic services delivery, particularly for the country’s most vulnerable populatio… Continue reading “South Sudan Secures $120 Million from World Bank”

South Sudan says it has secured $120m from the World Bank through its development arm International Development Association for infrastructure development. Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Mr Agak Achuil Lual, said the funds would also be used to strengthen community institutions and enhance food resilience in the East African country. In a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, Mr Lual said, “The funds will help to improve basic services delivery, particularly for the country’s most vulnerable populations, and foster social cohesion which is vital for the development o… Continue reading “South Sudan secures $120m from World Bank”

The unmistakable smell of freshly brewed coffee permeates the air, while sounds of singing, dancing and rejoicing rise towards the blue sky in Tambura, Western Equatoria. It’s a far cry from the scenes that people living here have witnessed in the past few months—gunshots, families fleeing in fear, farms and properties being destroyed, and grass huts going up in flames. Conflict has destroyed livelihoods for hundreds of thousands in the greater Tambura region. But their spirit remains unbroken as demonstrated by some 250 displaced women who came together to share a hot beverage and talk about … Continue reading “Discussing Peace Over a Cup of Coffee: Displaced Women in Tambura Speak Up”

A Sudanese government official said on Tuesday that security forces attempted to rape a young woman during a protest against military rule in central Khartoum a day earlier, prompting calls for renewed demonstrations.Sulaima Ishaq, who heads Sudan’s Violence Against Women Unit at the Ministry of Social Development, said the woman, who was not a protester, was on a public transport bus when forces stationed near the march route fired tear gas, causing passengers to disembark.The woman was then assaulted by several members of the security forces, Ishaq said, without giving further details. Repor… Continue reading “SudanProtest: Security Forces Attempted Rape “