UK envoy urges South Sudan to cut aid dependence, take health ownership
British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has urged the government to substantially increase its domestic investment in the health sector, warning that the country’s overwhelming reliance on international aid is no longer sustainable. Ashley delivered the message on Tuesday while addressing the 2025 National Health Summit in Juba, where he spoke on behalf of […]
British envoy decries rising violence, urges national dialogue
The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has issued a stark warning over escalating violence across the country, urging political leaders to embrace genuine national dialogue or risk deepening humanitarian and economic collapse. Speaking at the closing session of the National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Friday, Ashley condemned renewed fighting that has displaced nearly […]
UK leans on longstanding ties to push for Machar’s release
Drawing on its deep-rooted relationship with South Sudan, the United Kingdom has renewed its diplomatic appeal for the release of political detainees, with particular emphasis on First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. The move underscores the UK’s growing concern over stalled peace efforts and political instability in the country. Clare Staunton, the UK’s Special Representative […]
