UN chair calls South Sudan’s political situation a ‘Constitutional Coup’
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that political changes are undermining the 2018 peace agreement ahead of the December 22 elections. Speaking to the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee on Tuesday, commission chair Yasmin Sooka described the situation as a “constitutional coup,” raising concerns over the concentration of political power. […]
Lakes State declares disaster as drought threatens famine
Lakes State has declared a state of disaster after an El Niño-induced drought devastated crops, raising fears of severe food shortages and possible famine in the coming months. State officials announced the declaration during a meeting with humanitarian partners, citing prolonged dry spells during the main cultivation season that have sharply reduced harvests and left […]
