Over 24,000 affected as flash floods devastate Leer county
More than 24,000 people in Leer County have been affected by flash floods and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, local officials said. According to James Dor Mathiang, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) Coordinator for Leer, heavy rains and rising Nile water levels have submerged eight of the county’s 16 payams, forcing families […]
Koang out, Dollar in: Upper Nile’s chair rarely gets warm
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has once again reshuffled leadership in Upper Nile State, dismissing Governor James Koang Chuol and appointing Jacob Dollar Ruot in his place, the latest in a string of rapid political changes in the country’s restive north. The presidential decree, read on state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Friday evening, […]
Erratic climate patterns threaten South Sudan’s food security
Deng Kur the Upper Nile State farmer showing what he has harvest compare to last year (credit Jenifer J. Ogawi) On the outskirts of Renk County, Upper Nile State, farmer Deng Kur moves slowly across his cracked farmland, a straw hat shielding him from the harsh sun. Just a few years ago, this same field […]
CEPO warns of rising violence and forced displacement in South Sudan
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has raised alarm over a growing wave of armed violence and forced displacement across South Sudan, calling for urgent political action to rescue the country’s fragile peace process. In a statement on Sunday, CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakane voiced deep concern over the increasing trend of internal displacement […]
4,000 women to benefit from Japan-UN Women project in Upper Nile
More than 4,000 displaced women and girls in Upper Nile State are set to benefit from a new humanitarian initiative jointly launched by UN Women South Sudan and the Government of Japan. With a budget of $750,000 funded through Japan’s FY2024 supplementary allocation, the one-year project will be implemented in Malakal and Renk counties—areas hosting […]
EU commits €11M to support displacement recovery in South Sudan
The European Union has pledged €11 million to support long-term recovery and resilience efforts in South Sudan, addressing the displacement crisis sparked by ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. The funding, channeled through the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is set to benefit around 40,000 people, including Sudanese refugees, South […]
Above-normal rains threaten South Sudan with renewed flooding crisis
After grappling with successive years of floods, South Sudan is once again on the edge of imminent flooding, as a new seasonal weather outlook indicates a likelihood of above-normal rainfall, particularly in eastern parts of the country. The forecast, released by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) during the 70th Greater Horn of […]
UN allocates $10M for Upper Nile crisis relief
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated US$10 million to support life-saving humanitarian assistance for more than 270,000 people in South Sudan. This allocation comes amid escalating humanitarian needs driven by conflict, flooding, acute food insecurity and cholera outbreaks. In a statement seen by this publication, the funding will target communities in […]
Humanitarian agencies call for safe aid delivery as crisis deepens in Upper Nile
South Sudan’s Upper Nile state faces a worsening humanitarian crisis as over 60,000 malnourished children are at risk due to blocked aid deliveries, aid agencies warned Thursday. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have issued an urgent plea for safe humanitarian access, stressing that continued disruptions could have devastating consequences. According to […]
Gov’t to airdrop food assistance to displaced in Ulang, Nasir
The government has announced a plan to launch emergency food assistance for internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the conflict in Ulang and Nasir counties of Upper Nile state. The decision to deliver food to people affected by the conflict came after a meeting between Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol and Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino […]
