Quarantine Challenges Leave Sudan Vulnerable Amid COVID Spread
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
South Sudan — Morobo County, Central Equatoria, 26 March 2020
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
Displaced families leave protection site to return home to Bentiu
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
Fast lane on Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman highway closed
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
South Sudan Situation Report, 27 March 2020
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
Peacekeeping radio stations provide COVID-19 information to vulnerable communities in conflict-affected countries
UN Peacekeeping radio stations have in recent decades helped build support for peace process in a dozen countries around the world including Cambodia, Croatia, Namibia
Health experts inform internally displaced people at UNMISS protection site in Malakal how to prevent COVID-19
Health professionals have raised awareness among the leadership of the almost 28,000 internally displaced people staying at the UN protection site in Malakal on how
South Sudan: Pibor UNMISS AA Site Flow Monitoring – Reporting period: 16-22 March 2020
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
HRH Premier congratulated by Sudan Premier
Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, received a cable from Sudan’s Premier Abdallah Hamdok congratulating him on his
South Sudan — Lakes State Event Tracking Report: Rumbek North County, Lakes State, 26 March 2020
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
Life-saving vaccinations must not ‘fall victim’ to COVID-19 pandemic – UNICEF chief
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is overstretching health services, medical goods are in short supply, and transport disruptions have left supply chains facing “historic
Protection and Human Rights Considerations – Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 for South Sudan
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: Logistics Cluster – Concept of Operations, March 2020
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
South Sudan, Sudan Close Borders, Airports
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
Uganda Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Releases COVID-19 Awareness Song
In Uganda, authorities have confirmed five new cases of COVID-19, among them an eight-month-old baby and two Chinese nationals who left their quarantine. Ugandan officials
COVID-19 Threatens South Sudan’s At-Risk Populations
Government Measures Should Address Those Displaced, Detained Nyagoah Tut Pur Researcher, Africa Division South Sudan has issued measures to prevent the spread of
IMF Warns of Economic Calamity in Middle East from Coronavirus Pandemic
The International Monetary Fund is urging governments in the Middle East to take immediate action to blunt a likely economic setback that could arise from
Secretary-General Appoints Guang Cong of China Deputy Special Representative, Deputy Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Guang Cong of China as his new Deputy Special Representative (Political) for South Sudan and
HRH Premier congratulated by Sudanese Ambassador
Manama: His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has received a cable of congratulations from the Sudanese Ambassador to Bahrain, Ibrahim
UNMISS announces travel freeze to support COVID-19 prevention and preparedness
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has put a seven-day freeze on staff travelling into South Sudan as part of the peacekeeping mission’s support
UNMISS PoC Update, 23 March 2020
UNMISS “Protection of Civilians” (PoC) Sites Population Update As of 19 March 2020, the total number of civilians seeking safety in six Protection of Civilians
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. All right, good afternoon. Welcome again to this
UN Chief Calls for Global Ceasefire in Face of Pandemic
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
South Sudan: To achieve lasting peace, localized violence must end, says Bachelet
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…
UN rights chief urges South Sudan authorities to address inter-communal violence
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…
World Water Day 2020: Water and Climate Change… and Isotopes
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…
South Sudan Needs to Address Cycles of Intercommunal Killings
Inter-clan fighting killed 41 people and injured at least 60 others in South Sudan’s Lakes state this week, once again underscoring the challenge faced by the government of ending intercommunal violence.Lakes is not the only flashpoint for intercommuna…
COVID-19: WHO working on supply pipeline for protective equipment and tests
For the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began last December, China has reported no domestic cases of the disease, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Thursday, calling it “an amazing achievement”. Tedros Adhanom Ghebr…
DTM South Sudan: Wau PoC sites & collective centres – Population Count (Data collection February 2020)
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…
UN takes steps to support coronavirus prevention and preparedness in South Sudan
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…