Frontline workers warn women’s lives at risk in Unity State
Frontline health workers in Unity State are raising the alarm over the growing risks to women and girls as floods, displacement, and funding shortfalls threaten access to critical health and protection services. Thousands of women rely on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) services supported by Cordaid and UNFPA, but access remains […]
Over 445,000 people displaced by renewed fighting in South Sudan-ICRC report
More than 445,000 people have been displaced across South Sudan in 2025 amid intensifying armed conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Tuesday, warning that shrinking humanitarian funding risks pushing the country deeper into crisis. According to the ICRC, the surge in fighting has spread across several regions, including Upper Nile, Jonglei, […]
Rising Nile leaves 926,000 South Sudanese trapped in floodwaters
Families are wading through waist-deep waters, schools stand submerged, and entire villages have vanished under the swelling Nile as floods continue to devastate communities across South Sudan — affecting nearly a million people, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As of October 17, more than 926,000 people have been […]
MSF airdrops life-saving aid to hard-to-reach Jonglei communities
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has carried out emergency airdrops of relief supplies to communities in Fangak County, Jonglei State, cut off by flooding and insecurity. The operation delivered 24 consignments, each weighing up to 100 kilograms, directly to green fields near local health facilities, ensuring vital medical support reaches the most vulnerable populations. “During the […]
US Embassy condemns alleged SSPDF looting humanitarian supplies in Fangak
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has strongly condemned the looting of humanitarian supplies destined for vulnerable populations in Fangak County, Jonglei State, by alleged South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) troops. In a statement, the Embassy denounced what it described as a troubling pattern of predation targeting those providing life-saving assistance to civilians […]
South Sudan launches dual campaign against polio, schistosomiasis
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide campaign tackling two major public health threats simultaneously—polio and schistosomiasis. Launched on Tuesday in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, the four-day campaign will run from 23 to 26 September, aiming to reach millions of people across 40 counties. Officials said more […]
Pibor faces catastrophic hunger after floods, Oxfam says
Devastating floods have left tens of thousands of people in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on the brink of starvation, Oxfam has warned. Torrential rains have submerged villages, destroyed homes, and wiped-out unharvested crops, affecting more than 69,500 people across Pibor, Gumuruk, Lekuangole, and Verthet. Over 1,000 families have been displaced in Pibor town alone. […]
South Sudan, partner seal $9.98M deal on flood protection
South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has signed a $9.98 million agreement with the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to protect flood-prone communities and improve access to clean water across the country. MWRI Undersecretary Achier Manyuat John said the Ministry is determined to ensure transparency in implementing the project. “We are […]
Yei leaders appeal for swift relief as displacement crisis deepens
More than 1,000 people displaced by recent fighting in Yei River County are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with local leaders appealing for urgent intervention from aid agencies. On Friday, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme visited Pokula, where families uprooted from Payume and Marju sub-Bomas have been sheltering for nearly two months. He […]
UN General Assembly urged to act on South Sudan peace stalemate
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to the United Nations to take decisive action during the upcoming UN General Assembly to rescue South Sudan from a looming political crisis and renewed violence. Edmond Yakani, CEPO’s Executive Director, described the meeting as a “golden opportunity” for the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of […]
