UNMISS calls for Dr. Machar’s release and de-escalation of Nasir conflict
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the Security Council to intervene in securing the release of Dr. Riek Machar, along with other detained military and civilian officials, and to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, highlighted […]
Harmony on the Field: Football sparks reconciliation in Yei
Football, faith, and community spirit brought South Sudan together in an extraordinary peace initiative championed by RECONCILE International. What began as a sports tournament transcended into a profound expression of unity, culminating in a memorable finale at Yei Freedom Square on April 15, 2025. The Inter-Community Peace Tournament attracted thousands of spectators, peacebuilders, and local […]
Sub-national violence leaves civilians in crisis: UNMISS sounds alarm
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has raised urgent concerns about the devastating impact of sub-national violence on civilians in South Sudan. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, UNMISS emphasized that community-based militias are the leading perpetrators of civilian harm, accounting for 79 percent of victims in violent incidents. Warrap State […]
Yakani Calls for Grassroots Involvement to End Upper Nile Violence
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on the Governor of Upper Nile State to engage grassroots leaders in efforts to end the ongoing violence in the region. Yakani voiced his concern as tensions remain high in Upper Nile following armed confrontations between local communities. He emphasized the […]
MOH and WHO Join Forces for Health Sector Transformation
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening South Sudan’s healthcare system. Dr. Anin Ngot Mou, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, in a statement released after signing a Memorandum of […]
Unequal Conditions Impact Primary Exam Results Across South Sudan
Several education stakeholders have attributed the poor performance of certain regions in the 2024 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) exams to unequal learning conditions, particularly the impact of flooding and delayed teacher salaries. On Tuesday, South Sudan’s National Examination Council (NEC) released the 2024 CPE results, reporting a national pass rate of 94.9%. Of the […]
