President Kiir assures UN of full humanitarian access across South Sudan
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured the United Nations and humanitarian partners of unrestricted access to all areas in South Sudan, pledging support for aid delivery to communities affected by conflict and displacement. Speaking during a high-level meeting with UN officials in Juba, President Kiir emphasized the government’s commitment to facilitating humanitarian operations and addressing […]
MSF accuses South Sudan of blocking aid to opposition areas
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has accused the South Sudanese government of deliberately restricting humanitarian and medical access to opposition-held areas in Jonglei State. In a statement released on January 29, MSF said the restrictions, in place since December 2025, have affected key locations including Lankien, Pieri and Akobo, where […]
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 […]
Humanitarian crisis looms as imminent floods threaten millions, warns minister
South Sudan is on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe as impending floods are projected to impact millions of citizens, warned Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Akol, who briefed the heads of state regarding the humanitarian situation in South Sudan on Wednesday, stated that the crisis is expected to peak between […]
South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous countries for humanitarian workers
As South Sudan commemorates Humanitarian Day alongside the global community, it remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, ranking second in danger this year, according to the Aid Worker Security Database. “On World Humanitarian Day, we honor humanitarian workers in South Sudan and worldwide, remembering those who have lost their lives in […]
Over 2 million displaced as South Sudan crisis deepens
South Sudan’s internal displacement crisis has reached staggering levels, with more than 2 billion people reportedly evacuated within the country, according to the chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, Stephen Kueth Gach. The figures, disclosed Thursday during a UNDP handover event in Juba, shade a dire picture of a nation overwhelmed by deepening communal […]
South Sudan struggles amid rising displacement and aid shortfall
South Sudan is grappling with an escalating humanitarian crisis in 2025, driven by a combination of factors including conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, and significant reductions in international aid. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, expressed deep concern over the worsening situation. He highlighted that the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan […]
