MSF calls for urgent intervention as deaths mount in Nyatim
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian intervention in Nyatim, a remote area in Jonglei State, warning that dozens of displaced people are dying as aid agencies remain unable to access the area. In a statement released on Monday, MSF described a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nyatim, located […]
Aid surge in Jonglei as MSF steps up emergency response
A surge in humanitarian assistance is underway in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile states, as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) steps up emergency operations to support thousands of people displaced by ongoing insecurity, flooding, and limited access to basic services. In Chuil, a remote area of Jonglei state, MSF has significantly expanded its healthcare response, […]
MSF denies operating in Walgak amid SSPDF accusations
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has rejected allegations by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) linking the medical organisation to the execution of prisoners of war (POWs) in Walgak, Akobo County, Jonglei State. In a statement responding to the army’s demand for explanation and accountability, MSF said it does not operate in Walgak and has […]
Again, health care targeted as MSF hospital bombarded in Jonglei
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has condemned a renewed attack on humanitarian health care after its hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State, was hit by an airstrike carried out by South Sudan government forces during the night of Tuesday, 3 February 2026. MSF said one staff member sustained minor injuries during the bombardment, while the hospital’s main […]
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 […]
MSF evacuates staff from Akobo as security situation deteriorates
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has evacuated critical staff members from its healthcare facility in Akobo County, Jonglei State, following a sharp deterioration in the security situation in the area. The evacuation took place on 24 January after MSF received a clear instruction from relevant authorities and conducted its own […]
MSF resumes critical medical activities in Yei River County
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the resumption of its medical activities in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, following a suspension that lasted over three months. The decision comes after a major redesign of the project to incorporate strict security measures. the medical charity suspended operations in Yei, on 5 August 2025, after a period […]
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 […]
MSF extends suspension in Yei and Morobo counties until October
Medical aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced that it will extend the suspension of its operational activities in Yei River and Morobo counties until the end of October 2025. The organization said the decision follows a comprehensive six-week evaluation of the security situation in the area, where communities already face immense challenges in […]
MSF suspends all activities in Yei and Morobo counties amid rising insecurity
Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Tuesday it has suspended all operations in Yei River and Morobo counties in Central Equatoria State for at least six weeks, citing targeted abduction of its staff and aid workers. The suspension was triggered by the abduction of an MSF staff member last week. The incident occurred […]
